Travel Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift (CRT/RRT)

American Traveler; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a travel assignment in Metairie, Louisiana, working night shifts on a hospital-based unit. The position covers adult critical care, ED, and NICU settings with 4x12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM–6:30 AM) and requires 2+ years of experience, BLS, and Epic charting proficiency.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway devices, nebulizer treatments, and care for patients with ARDS, COVID, CF, pneumonia, and those requiring

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in respiratory therapy required.
• CRT or RRT certification required.
• Epic charting proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and HFJV/oscillating ventilation as prescribed.
• Manage airway devices including intubation assistance, extubation, and suctioning.
• Administer medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other aerosol delivery systems.
• Care for patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and those requiring ECMO.
• Work on the night shift schedule (4x12 hours) in a hospital setting.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Critical care experience

Education

CRT or RRT certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a travel assignment in Metairie, Louisiana, working night shifts on a hospital-based unit. The position covers adult critical care, ED, and NICU settings with 4x12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM–6:30 AM) and requires 2+ years of experience, BLS, and Epic charting proficiency.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway devices, nebulizer treatments, and care for patients with ARDS, COVID, CF, pneumonia, and those requiring