Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,426 to $1,626 per week in Jefferson, LA

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• CRT or RRT certification
• LA state license in hand or proof of submitted application
• Experienced Respiratory Therapist required

Assignment Details

• 3x12-hour shifts.
• Shift hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
• Weekend coverage: every other weekend.
• May be assigned to an emergency team and required to remain onsite until the event passes or serve as part of the relief team.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Jefferson, Louisiana offers quick access to New Orleans and nearby outdoor destinations. Jefferson is about 15 minutes from the French Quarter and sits along the Mississippi River, offering access to urban dining, music venues, and historic districts. Lafreniere Park is located in nearby Metairie and provides walking trails and open green space, while Lake Pontchartrain is within about 20 minutes for waterfront recreation. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is within driving distance and offers bayou trails and wildlife viewing, making the area a fit for clinicians seeking both city access and regional outdoor options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.