Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Metairie, LA | Days (4x12)
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, LA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, LA
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$2,741
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Days
4×12 hrs
Start Date
11/03
Flexible
Contract
12 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Metairie, LA with Advantis Medical is a 12-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at East Jefferson General Hospital. This role pays $2,741 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: East Jefferson General Hospital
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Location: Metairie, LA 70006 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 12 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x12)
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.
East Jefferson General Hospital — Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA
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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Metairie, 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 Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA sits immediately west of New Orleans in Jefferson Parish and combines suburban convenience with a substantial local diagnostic healthcare environment. Imaging services include X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other hospital-based radiology, with laboratory and surgical care available nearby within the community. Veterans Memorial Boulevard and I-10 run through the area, while Causeway Boulevard connects Metairie with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is nearby in Kenner, and downtown New Orleans is close to the east. The combination of healthcare resources, airport access, Lake Pontchartrain, and easy reach of New Orleans gives Metairie a well-connected Jefferson Parish identity.
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 · Metairie, LA · $2,741 /wk