Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,922 per week

TotalMed; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a multi-campus assignment in Shreveport, LA. The role covers NICU/PICU, ED, ICU, and high-risk deliveries with 12-hour day shifts and a 36/48 hour rotation.

Applicants should have 2+ years of pediatric RT experience, BLS/NRP, and NBRC accreditation or eligibility; CRT accepted. Floating across four Willis Knighton campuses is required, with driving between sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience required; comfortable with high-risk deliveries and NICU/PICU support.
• BLS and NRP required; ACLS, PALS preferred; NBRC accreditation and LA licensure required
• RRT is highly preferred but CRT accepted; must be NBRC-registered or eligible

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients across multiple campuses.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and support Level 3 NICU/PICU as needed.
• Manage airway and ventilator support, ABG puncture/analysis, and non-invasive ventilation.

Skills

High-risk deliveries experience

Ventilator management

Airway management

Pediatric respiratory care

Education

NBRC national accreditation

LA State Licensure

RRT certification preferred

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Servo U

Servo I

Trilogy

V60

EV300

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

UNIT: PEDS RRT
CLINICAL INTERVIEW W/MGR REVIEW
WILL WORK 36 HRS ONE WK & 48 ONE WK

RRT preferred but will consider CRT
NICU/PICU/Peds – Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults – ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D High Risk Deliveries

General Information:
# of Treatment Areas:
Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance
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
Willis Knighton South – NICU/PICU/Peds – Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults – ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D High Risk Deliveries
Minimum experience required: 2+ years required – must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting NICU/PICU
Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least (1) 13-week assignment

Required Certifications:
BLS – required
NRP – required
ACLS – preferred
PALS – preferred National Accreditation through NBRC required
Registered Respiratory Therapist – highly preferred but not a deal breaker, CRT is accepted LA State Licensure required Valid driver’s license – will be floating to (4) different campuses during contract

Charting System: Meditech Expanse

Equipment Used:
Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX (COPD)
NICU - Oscillator, Neopuff for deliveries

Patient Types (Common Diagnoses):
COPD, CHF, Flu, Pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, Lung CA, 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, high risk delivery neonates

Skills required:
Must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU
High risk delivery experience – intubation of Neonate, if necessary Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, Non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, inhaled medication administration to include nitric oxide.

Floating Required:
Flexibility to float throughout all (4) campuses during contract is required Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance

Orientation:
2 days of NEO orientation for system
Will orient to all (4) facilities within a 2 day period
Will depend on experience and comfortability

Scheduling:
Will work 36/48 hr rotation Management is open to 7 on/7 off; 3/2 or 5/2 rotating weeks Shift Times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Call: see below OT might be available based on facility approval Holiday Expectations: As assigned unless RTO is in contract RTO: Must go through Manager for approval

Transport Details:
2 call shifts a month with a 2-hour minimum. These call shifts could include adults No additional compensation if the transport occurs during your shift. Transport could be ground or air Less experienced RT’s will be required to take call, however they will cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies the transport. Staff will receive orientation for transport equipment, documentation, and procedures Additional call is available on a voluntary basis

Other notes?
Scrub Color: Pewter
Free Parking? Yes

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1