Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,678 to $1,705 per week in Lake Charles, LA
Company: TalentBurst Inc.
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Lake Charles, LA
Agency: TalentBurst Inc. Pay: $1,678 to $1,705 per week Shift
Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the
Position Travel: Registered Respiratory Therapist Lake Charles, LA
13 weeks Shift: DAYS- 7AM-7PM unless floating to St. Patrick. The
schedule changes to 6AM-6PM, Potential to be scheduled on a weekend
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. 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: Responsible for the pulmonary
care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult,
pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician
with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and
institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and
diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the
hospital. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. Include, but are not limited to: Emergency (Code
Blue and White) response; Airway management including nasotracheal
& endotracheal suctioning; Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation); Oral hygiene;
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance; Airway support
device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices; Oxygen delivery
devices and therapeutic monitoring; Chest film analysis; Bloodgas
collection and analysis; EKG analysis; Accurate and complete
documentation; Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as
necessary; Participate in CAP and JC surveys. RRTs may function as
Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader Advanced
practice skills may include: Therapeutic gas management and
monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing;
Bronchoscopy assist; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis;
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies); Polysomnography;
Transport duties. Job Requirements: Education/Skills See licensure
and/or certification requirements Experience 1 - 3 years of
experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RT
or RCP License in state of employment required BLS required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Current
ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required
Current NRP certification required Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work
Type: Full Time TB_HC
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