Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,149 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lake Charles, LA. You will work 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts and float between two facilities, delivering pulmonary care under physician supervision.

Requirements include an active RT/RCP license in the state, NBRC RRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 1–3 years of adult ICU experience; critical care experience may allow CRT consideration.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• RRT NBRC certification required.
• Active RT license in state of employment required.
• Adult ICU experience mandatory.
• 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Critical care experience may allow CRT consideration.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue and White).
• Administer airway management, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Deliver aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilators (setup, operation, monitoring).
• Provide oral hygiene and maintain airway management devices.
• Oversee oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Analyze chest films and perform blood gas collection and analysis.
• Conduct EKG analysis and maintain documentation.
• Clean and stock respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RRT NBRC

ICU experience

Travel healthcare

Job description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing pulmonary care for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult and pediatric patients under the direction of a physician, with minimal supervision. The therapist performs patient assessments, institutes respiratory care plans, and executes various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue and White).
• Administer airway management, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Deliver aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilators (setup, operation, and monitoring).
• Provide oral hygiene and maintain airway management devices.
• Oversee oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Analyze chest films and perform blood gas collection and analysis.
• Conduct EKG analysis and maintain accurate documentation.
• Clean and stock respiratory equipment and supplies as needed.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• Potentially function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.

Advanced Practice Skills May Include

• Therapeutic gas management and monitoring.
• Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Assisting in bronchoscopy procedures.
• Conducting hemodynamic monitoring and waveform analysis.
• Performing nocturnal SpO2 evaluations.
• Conducting polysomnography and transport duties.

Requirements

• RT or RCP license in the state of employment is required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the NBRC required.
• Adult ICU experience is mandatory.
• 1 - 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Critical care experience may allow for consideration of CRTs.

Work Schedule

The shifts include night hours, specifically from 6 PM - 6 AM or 7 PM - 7 AM, and the role requires floating between two facilities.

Additional Requirements

• Every other weekend and holiday availability is required.
• The nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1 (5 ventilators to one therapist).
• Gray scrubs are required as part of the dress code.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38399704. 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: Allied Respiratory Therapist

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support.

Our team is honored to represent what we believe is thegreatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one ofSIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success.From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Teamis with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.