Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,232/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date01/19/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,232/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Alexandria, Louisiana

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Respiratory Therapy, 3rd Floor, Main Tower
Number of Beds: 362
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Coordinator, 1 PFT, 1 NICU RT, 1 Charge RT, 8-12 RTs
- Night Shift: 1 Charge RT, 1 NICU RT, 6-9 RTs
Patient Ratios: Not specified
Equipment Used: Servo I Ventilator, V60 Bipap, Airvo, Hillrom vest
EMR System: Not specified

Required Skills and Experience

Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in respiratory therapy specialty
Required Skills:
- ICU skills
- Pediatric skills
Preferred Skills:
- NICU experience
- PICU experience
Typical Procedures:
- Nebulizer treatments
- Bipap management
- Ventilator management and weaning parameters
- Incentive spirometry (IS)
- Chest physiotherapy (CPT)

Certifications and Licenses

CRT or RRT certification required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification

Work Schedule and Environment

Shift: 6 PM to 6 AM (Night Shift)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On Call: No on-call required
Dress Code: Gray scrubs
Floating: All patient care areas

Personality Fit

Positive attitude is highly valued

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

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