Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,537 to $1,684 per week in Lake Charles, LA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with AMN Healthcare Allied to find a qualified RRT in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, 70605!

Pay Information

$1,537 to $1,684 per week

About The Position

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)

StartDate : ASAP

Available Shifts : 12 N

Pay Rate : $1536.51 - $1683.62

Shift : NIGHTS- 7PM-7AM unless floating to St. Patrick. The schedule changes to 6PM-6AM

NICU experience is required

Unit description / expectation : Level three NICU. Needs to be able to work independently in the NICU and needs to have knowledge with ventilators, oscillations, nitric oxide therapy, drawing from arterial lines. Therapists attend all c-sections. Being able to intubate is a plus. St. Patrick Hospital is adult ICU - needs knowledge of ventilators and cardiac surgery patients. Both facilities have full standing ER.

Permanent is an option if there is an opening

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RT or RCP License in state of employment required-LOUISIANA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Current BLS certification required via AHA

Current ACLS certification required via AHA

Current PALS certification required via AHA

Current NRP certification required

CRT candidates can be considered for this position.

Weekend Requirement :

Potential to be scheduled on a weekend

On Call Requirement :

No call

Floating Requirement / Locations :

Will float between Lake Charles and St Patrick facility. Shift will change to 6PM-6AM

Nurse / Patient Ratio :

5 : 1 (5 vents to one therapist)

EMR Used : EPIC

Summary :

Required Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Experience : 1 year

RT-LA

Certifications : BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; NRP-AHA; PALS-AHA

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

References : 2 References in entire work history

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Job Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Experience : 1 year

RT-LA

Certifications : BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; NRP-AHA; PALS-AHA

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

References : 2 References in entire work history

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

About AMN Healthcare Allied

Embarking on an allied travel career with AMN Healthcare means a wealth of resources at your fingertips and a vast array of exciting opportunities across all allied healthcare disciplines, settings, and practice areas. Whatever your personal and professional goals are, AMN Healthcare is ready to build a partnership of success and match you with your dream allied travel assignment.

Beyond high-paying travel jobs, you have access to exceptional benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. We take pride in being the nation’s leading allied staffing agency, ensuring top-tier assignments and unparalleled support for allied healthcare professionals nationwide.