Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Lafayette, LA | Days (3x12)
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA
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$1,750
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
10 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Lafayette, LA with Advantis Medical is a 10-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,750 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
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Location: Lafayette, LA 70508 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 10 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA anchors the Acadiana region, where healthcare, university activity, and a strong local culture meet in a mid-size city. Imaging services include MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, and interventional radiology, with outpatient laboratory care also available. Moncus Park brings 100 acres of trails, native gardens, open lawns, and recreation into the heart of the city. Lafayette's street network spreads outward along several major commercial corridors, so housing near the university creates a different daily routine from newer neighborhoods farther south or west. Comparing the assignment address with those different corridors helps narrow the best place to stay. Local restaurants, parks, and community events give the city plenty to do without relying on Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
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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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist · Lafayette, LA · $1,750 /wk