Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,158 per week

Voca Healthcare; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Guaranteed Hours

Job summary

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role features a 36-hour week, night shifts (12 hours) and a travel schedule designed for experienced clinicians.

The ideal candidate holds an RT or RCP license in the state of employment, with NBRC-registered RRT status and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). Acute adult ICU experience is required, and CRTs with critical care exposure may be considered.

Qualifications

• Adult ICU experience required.
• CRT's may be accepted/must have critical care experience.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required.
• On call: No call, guaranteed hours: 36.

Skills

Night shift

Weekend availability

Critical care experience

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Tools

RRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

Voca Healthcare 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: 18:00-06:00
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  • RT or RCP License in state of employment required
  • BLS Required
  • ACLS Required
  • PALS Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• Must have adult ICU experience
• ***CRT'S MAY BE ACCEPTED/MUST HAVE CRITICAL CARE EXPERIENCE***
• Weekend Requirement - Every other weekend and holidays
• On Call Requirement - No call
• Guaranteed Hours: 36

About Voca Healthcare

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.

As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care isin high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Guaranteed Hours