Travel Respiratory Therapist
Shreveport, LA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,574/weekOverview
- Start Date09/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential care in various settings, including NICU and PICU. You will manage respiratory support for patients, attend high-risk deliveries, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Flexibility is key as you will float between multiple campuses, gaining diverse experience.
Highlights
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide specialized care
- Float between multiple campuses for diverse experience
- Supportive team environment with experienced staff
- PALS certification preferred
- Valid driver''s license required
- LA State Licensure required
- NRP certification required
- BLS certification required
- National Accreditation through NBRC required
- 2+ years of experience required
- ACLS certification preferred
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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