Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Jennings, LA | Nights (3x12)

Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Jennings, LA
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$1,863
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Jennings, LA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Ochsner American Legion Hospital. This role pays $1,863 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Jennings, LA and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital
  • Location: Jennings, LA 70546
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
  • Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Jennings, LA

What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Jennings, LA

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Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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