Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2380 per week.

Trusted Health; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment across four Willis Knighton campuses in Louisiana. The role covers adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care with high-risk delivery support, including NICU/PICU duties.

The position requires licensing, flexibility to float, and a 13-week contract with 7a–7p or 7p–7a shifts, 2 call shifts per month, and potential overtime with facility approval. Vaccinations are required after submission.

Qualifications

• BLS, RRT/CRT, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with active credentials required
• Experience in high-risk deliveries and NICU/PICU support preferred

Responsabilités

• Must be comfortable attending high-risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU
• Ability to float across four campuses during contract
• Shift rotations include 7a–7p or 7p–7a with 36/48-hour rotations and call shifts

Connaissances

RRT/CRT certification

Neonatal care

High-risk deliveries

Formation

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Description du poste

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.

Experience:

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

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.
• Anyone currently working at this facility 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:Must be comfortable attending high-risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU.High-risk delivery experience, including neonatal intubation if necessary.Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, and inhaled medication administration including nitric oxide.

Special Requests:No first-time travelers; must have completed at least one 13-week assignment.Valid driver’s license required due to floating across 4 campuses during the contract.Management is open to 7 on/7 off, 3/2, or 5/2 rotating weeks.Holiday expectations: as assigned unless RTO is in contract.RTO must go through the Manager for approval.

Unit Details:Adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care across ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, high-risk L&D, and Level 3 NICU/PICU settings.Common patient population includes COPD, CHF, flu, pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, lung cancer, stroke, ALS, s/p CABG, s/p liver/kidney transplant, oral and maxillofacial surgery, radical head/neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy, minor trauma/MVA, GBS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and high-risk delivery neonates.Equipment includes Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX, oscillator, and Neopuff.Travelers will not work specifically with ECMO.

Shift & Scheduling:Shift options: 7a-7p or 7p-7a.Will work a 36/48-hour rotation.Every other weekend.2 call shifts per month with a 2-hour minimum; transport call may be ground or air and could include adult patients.Less experienced RTs will cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies the transport.Additional call is available on a voluntary basis.Overtime may be available with facility approval.

Floating Requirements:Flexibility to float throughout all 4 campuses during the contract is required.Campuses are approximately 20-25 minutes apart.Float scope includes Willis Knighton Medical Center (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele), Willis Knighton Bossier (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D high-risk deliveries), Willis Knighton Pierremont (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D high-risk deliveries), and Willis Knighton South (Level 3 NICU/PICU/Peds plus adult ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, and L&D high-risk deliveries).

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

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: Variable
• Contract Date: 2026-10-05
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3