Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,365 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role involves providing direct respiratory care across NICU, ED and ICU, with responsibilities including airway and ventilator management in high-risk deliveries.

The contract is a 13-week travel engagement with a 36-hour workweek, featuring 12-hour night shifts across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• ACLS preferred.
• BLS required.
• LA State Licensure required.
• NBRC national accreditation required.
• NRP required.
• PALS preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred but CRT accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with respiratory issues across NICU, ED and ICU.
• Manage airway and ventilator support in high-risk deliveries and critical care settings.
• Work across multiple campuses with a flexible 3x12 night shift schedule.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NRP

NBRC

LA Licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct care to patients with respiratory issues in various settings, including NICU, ED, and ICU. You'll work flexibly across multiple campuses while utilizing advanced equipment and techniques. Your role is critical in managing airway and ventilator support, ensuring high-quality care during high-risk deliveries.
Highlights

• Work across multiple campuses
• Engage in high-risk deliveries and critical care
• Flexible schedule: 3x12 night shifts

Requirements

• ACLS preferred
• Valid driver''s license required
• PALS preferred
• LA State Licensure required
• BLS required
• National Accreditation through NBRC required
• NRP required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred but CRT accepted

Slate Healthcare Job ID #50f7e8c8-b4b7-470c-ac08-a71cf5e8af11. 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 Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.