Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,870 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Guaranteed Hours

Referral bonus

Job summary

Trustaff Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in New Orleans, LA. The role covers 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts, starting 11/23/2026, and involves delivering high-quality respiratory care in a fast-paced travel setting.

You will assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with the care team to create effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist
• Travel assignment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with breathing difficulties (asthma, COPD, trauma) and perform respiratory diagnostics.
• Collaborate with care team to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Apply knowledge of respiratory care procedures and monitor patient responses.

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll assist patients who are having trouble breathing due to conditions like asthma, emphysema, chronic respiratory disease, or emergency trauma. Respiratory Therapists perform diagnostic tests and you must collaborate with the care team to create a treatment plan. RTs must have extensive knowledge of physiotherapy and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Trustaff Allied Job ID #2205556. 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.

About Trustaff Allied

When you join the Trustaff family, you’re more than just a body filling a role—you're a vibrant individual with dreams and aspirations. As one of the nation's leading travel healthcare companies, your recruiter will work with you one-on-one to guide your career and help you achieve your goals.

• You decide when and where you want to work
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, benefits, and bonuses
• Experience new people and places
• Grow your clinical skills and expand your experience

Travel healthcare lets you take your professional career to the next level while maintaining your flexibility and freedom. At Trustaff, we put you first, so you never have to compromise your work or pay.

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include:

• Priority access to thousands of travel healthcare jobs
• Industry-leading pay
• Guaranteed weekly hours
• Experienced recruiters
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with employer match
• Assistance with travel, compliance, and housing
• Great bonuses for completions, referring friends, and more

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus