Registered Respiratory Therapist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• May be assigned to an "Emergency Team" during emergency events, requiring staying at the facility until the event passes or serving on a relief team.
• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments as directed by the unit manager.
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend.
• Experience with Epic electronic health records preferred.
• Open to first-time travel Respiratory Therapists, but must be experienced (no new graduates).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Candidates must be willing to comply with emergency preparedness protocols, especially during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification is not required for ICU-level specialties such as Respiratory Therapy.
• Employment application and resume required, including 7 years of employment history and explanations for any gaps.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract role in a hospital setting with emergency response responsibilities and a structured day shift schedule.