Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,503 to $1,563 per week in Lake Charles, LA

Company: AMN Healthcare Allied
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description & Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1503.00 - $1563.00 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. registered respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care, neonatal intensive care, NICU RRT, NICU respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy

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