Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in New Orleans, LA | Nights (3x12)
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA
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$1,898
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in New Orleans, LA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Ochsner Medical Center. This role pays $1,898 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ochsner Medical Center
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Location: New Orleans, LA 70121 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (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.
Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Medical Center's allied workload is built around transplant, cardiac, robotic, and complex surgical care at the flagship of Ochsner Health.
- Broad surgical specialties across transplant, cardiac, and complex general surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Read More
- The Multi-Organ Transplant Center keeps OR, imaging, and procedural teams in high-complexity heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas cases.
- The Heart & Vascular Institute supports cardiac cath, electrophysiology, and advanced cardiovascular procedures.
- The Cancer Institute (Benson Cancer Center) covers radiation oncology and oncology imaging.
- CT, MRI, interventional radiology, and ultrasound run at tertiary scale, with neonatal respiratory support at the Baptist Women's Pavilion.
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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near New Orleans, 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.
What's the surgical environment like for allied techs at Ochsner Medical Center?
Broad surgical specialties across transplant, cardiac, and complex general surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
What cardiac procedural work runs at Ochsner Medical Center?
The Heart & Vascular Institute supports cardiac cath, electrophysiology, and advanced cardiovascular procedures.
What transplant-related work is available for allied travelers at Ochsner Medical Center?
The Multi-Organ Transplant Center keeps imaging, OR, and procedural teams in high-complexity heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas cases.
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 New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA combines one of the country's most distinctive cultural landscapes with a major regional healthcare environment. Local Allied services include CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, laboratory testing, and extensive surgical care. The Mississippi River curves through the city, while streetcars, I-10, and major bridges connect neighborhoods on both sides of the water. The French Quarter, Garden District, City Park, music venues, and a nationally known food scene offer many ways to experience the city outside of work. New Orleans' mix of advanced healthcare, historic neighborhoods, music, food, and riverfront character creates a setting unlike any other Gulf South city.
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 · New Orleans, LA · $1,898 /wk