Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson, LA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs
$1,541/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration8 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
- Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
- One year experience as an RRT
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- CRT or RRT certification
- State license required
- Must be an experienced Respiratory Therapist. No new grads.
Assignment Details
- Shift hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
- May be assigned to an Emergency Team and required to remain onsite until an event passes or serve as part of the relief team
Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
- Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
- Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
- 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
- Competitive Referral Bonuses
- 100% Paid Housing Available
- Travel & License Reimbursement
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.
Location Highlights
Jefferson, Louisiana offers quick access to both urban attractions and outdoor recreation. Jefferson sits just west of New Orleans and provides convenient access to the French Quarter and the Garden District within about 20 minutes by car. Lake Pontchartrain is nearby for waterfront views and boating, and Lafreniere Park offers walking paths, sports fields, and green space in the parish. The area also has access to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in about 15 minutes, which supports straightforward regional and national travel.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson HealthPros
Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
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