Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2550 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 3 months of travel experience is required.

• Experience with Meditech is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Willis-Knighton Health System.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

OR RNs only: Application must include either an OR - Circulating or an OR - Scrub skills checklist, in addition to the OR - RN checklist.

Required Skills/Experience: - Must be comfortable attending high-risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU. - High-risk delivery experience, including neonatal intubation if necessary. - Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, and inhaled nitric oxide administration.

Unit Details: - Common cases include COPD, CHF, flu, pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, lung cancer, stroke, ALS, post-CABG, post liver/kidney transplant, oral and maxillofacial surgery, radical head/neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy, minor trauma/MVA, GBS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and high-risk delivery neonates. - Equipment used includes Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX, oscillator, and Neopuff for deliveries. - Travelers will not work specifically with ECMO. - Transport may be by ground or air.

Special Requests: - Holidays as assigned unless RTO is in the contract. - RTO must go through the manager for approval.

Shift & Scheduling: - Flexible contract hours: 36/48-hour rotation. - 7 on/7 off, 3/2, or 5/2 rotating weeks may be considered. - Every other weekend. - 2 call shifts per month with a 2-hour minimum; call may include adults. - Less experienced RTs will be required to take call to cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies transport. - Additional call is available on a voluntary basis.

Floating Requirements: - Flexibility to float throughout all 4 campuses during the contract is required; campuses are 20-25 minutes apart. - May float among Willis Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis Knighton Pierremont, and Willis Knighton South, covering ED, ICU, stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D high-risk deliveries, and at Willis Knighton South also Level 3 NICU/PICU/Peds. - Valid driver’s license required; will be floating to 4 different campuses during the contract.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-09-08
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3