Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1960 per week.

Trusted Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced neonatal/ NICU allied health professional for a travel assignment in Louisiana. This auto-offer style role involves floating to multiple units, night shifts, and a rotating schedule with 36–48 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of NICU experience, holds a valid license, and is proficient with Puritan Bennett ventilators, Epic, and other ICU equipment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 nursery experience required.
• Experience with Puritan Bennett 840/980, Servo I, V60s, Visions, and Trilogy.

Skills

Nursery Level 3

Tools

Puritan Bennett 840/980

Servo I

V60s

Visions

Trilogy

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift:

6:30 PM - 6:30 AM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• Travel experience is preferred.
• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <75 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:
Level 3 nursery experience is required.
Required experience with Puritan Bennett 840 / 980, Servo I, V60s, Visions, and Trilogy.

Required Credentials:
NRP is required to work in the NICU.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
Teaching hospital experience is preferred.

Special Requests:
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
RTO is limited to no more than 5 consecutive days.

Unit Details:
Neonatal, infant, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population.
C-section attendance is required.
In-hospital transports are required.

Shift & Scheduling:
Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week on a rotating schedule.
Every other weekend is required.
No call.
Every other holiday is required.
Schedule is as needed.
You must work the weekend before Mardi Gras.
You will work summer holidays.
You must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays.

Floating Requirements:
You must be willing to float, work weekends, and generally just be very flexible.
Floats to all areas.

Details:

AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1. Maximum consecutive days off: 5

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required

Proof of identification required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-17
• Expected Length: 12 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3