Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Baton Rouge, LA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,083/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift
- 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 to 7:00)
- Total 36 hours per week
Required Experience
- Must have Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Active and unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
Required Qualifications and Compliance
- Copy of valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
- Criminal background check (updated if no assignment within last 90 days)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required by profession
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Annual respirator fit testing including mask size
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with appropriate follow-up documentation if applicable
- 12-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP, tricyclic antidepressants)
- Two professional references required
Additional Notes
- Flu vaccination is not required for employment but vaccine or declination documentation should be obtained for file
- Facility-specific orientation includes mandatory Healthstream courses and return demonstrations for glucose testing
- Candidates must sign System Access and Confidentiality Agreement prior to start
- Medical and religious exemption forms are available for influenza and COVID vaccinations, subject to facility review
This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU experience seeking a travel contract opportunity on night shifts in Baton Rouge, LA.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Baton Rouge, LA
About
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and rich in history, culture and culinary traditions. Known for its plantations, you can tour these establishments just outside the city limits to learn what everyday life was like and about the history of slavery in the United States. For those interested in Cajun and Creole cuisine, Baton Rouge brings these distinctive cultures together and is renowned for authentic dishes served at several restaurants, including The Chimes, Louisiana Lagniappe and Gino's Restaurant. Bayou tours offer a look into a slice of life that many outsiders don’t get a chance to see. The city is also home to several music venues featuring local musical styles, such as the Varsity Theatre and the Baton Rouge River Center.
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