RRT PICU
New Orleans, LA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,065/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
RRT PICU
Overview
- Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
- Hours per week: 36
Role Details
- The assignment is for an RRT PICU role.
- Candidates must be comfortable caring for PICU, Peds, and Adult patient populations.
- Unit will accept first-time travelers.
- Weekend coverage is scheduled as needed.
- Candidates may be assigned to an Emergency Team during an emergency event and may be expected to remain at the facility until the event passes or serve on the relief team.
- Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
- Experience working with PICU patients
- Experience working with Adult patients
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic experience
Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements
- Current/valid Driver’s License, State ID, or government photo ID
- Resume/Application
- Skills checklist
- Competency exam
- 7-year criminal background check
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
- Sex offender search
- NURSYS verification
- Color blind testing
- Physical exam
- Fit mask testing
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- Drug screen
- Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity/documentation
- Tdap
- CLEAR enrollment for workforce access
- Emergency preparedness checklist during hurricane season
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.
Cons
None
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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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About New Orleans, LA
As a travel nurse in New Orleans, LA here's what you should know:- New Orleans' cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the lower cost of living, but the overall affordability is favorable for many.
- Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 45°F to 47°F.
- Short term rentals are readily available in New Orleans, especially in popular areas like the French Quarter and Garden District.
- New Orleans is fairly car-friendly, but public transportation options include buses and streetcars, which are convenient for getting around the city.
- New Orleans is a diverse city with a mix of African, French, and American influences.
- The age range is varied, and common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's vibrant healthcare industry.
- New Orleans is known for its vibrant restaurant scene, live music, and rich cultural heritage.
- Visitors can enjoy iconic foods like gumbo and po'boys, explore art galleries and live music venues, and participate in outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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