Travel Respiratory Therapist – 12-Week Assignment

American Traveler; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on adult critical care, emergency and NICU settings with 2+ years of experience and CRT/RRT certification.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and medication delivery. Shift is 4x12 hours (days), 48 hours per week, with pay package based on shifts and stipends. Applicable LA license required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• CRT or RRT certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in adult ICU, ED and NICU settings.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV and high-frequency oscillation.
• Airway management assistance including intubation and extubation.
• Administer medications via nebulizers, MDIs and aerosol therapy.
• Document patient care in the Epic charting system.

Skills

BLS certification

CRT/RRT certification

Education

LA State License

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on adult critical care, emergency and NICU settings with 2+ years of experience and CRT/RRT certification.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and medication delivery. Shift is 4x12 hours (days), 48 hours per week, with pay package based on shifts and stipends. Applicable LA license required.