Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,791 per week

Trustaff; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Guaranteed Hours

Referral bonus

Job summary

Trustaff Allied seeks a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week assignment in Metairie, Louisiana. The position requires 48 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts, starting 12/01/2026.

You will assist patients with breathing difficulties, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with the care team to develop effective treatment plans. This traveler-focused role highlights Trustaff Allied benefits and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with breathing difficulties and collaborate with the care team to create treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic tests and contribute to physiotherapy and cardiopulmonary care knowledge.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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 #2205584. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Trustaff Allied

Our traveler-first attitude has set us apart from other travel healthcare agencies

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