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NICU Respiratory Therapist
Metairie, Louisiana
East Jefferson General Hospital

$2,090-2,852/week
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Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Metairie, Louisiana

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

  • Day shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (4 shifts of 12 hours each)
  • Facility prefers 48 hours per week but is open to a rotating 36/48 hour schedule
  • Every other weekend required
  • No on-call duties
  • 2 Fridays off in a 4-week schedule

Job Description / Responsibilities

  • Must have Level 3 Nursery experience and be able to attend C-Sections
  • Transport patients within the hospital as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana
  • Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required to work in the NICU

Facility

East Jefferson General Hospital

4.0rating(32 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with East Jefferson General Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

travel friendly, staffs are helpful, float to other ICUs, stepdown, or med-surg units

Cons

somewhat unorganized

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Hau T
Neuro ICU (RN)
Contract Position Mar '26
Review of East Jefferson General Hospital on May 17, 2026
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East Jefferson General Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 424 beds
ADDRESS4200 Houma BoulevardMetairie, LA 70006
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