Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,742 per week

TotalMed Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in New Orleans, LA. The RT will deliver direct patient care, evaluate and treat patients per guidelines, and work in a variety of clinical areas with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements include 1 year of acute care experience and certifications (BLS, ACLS; PALS/NRP may be required). Collaboration with the care team is essential to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS/NRP may be needed depending on area.
• NBRC, RRT, CRT credentials preferred or required where applicable.
• Travel assignment in New Orleans, LA with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and perform respiratory therapy modalities as ordered.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatments.
• Calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze samples per protocols.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to optimize patient care continuum.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

NBRC

RRT credential

CRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in New Orleans, LA. The right RT should have 1 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

As a Respiratory Therapy Professional, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.

Respiratory Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Respiratory Therapists should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Respiratory Therapists must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Requirements*: BLS, RRT, NBRC, ACLS, CRT, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1524563. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - RRT THER - Travel

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