Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Focus Staff

Location 1525 River Oaks West, New Orleans, LA, 70123

Date Posted 4 February 2026

Job TypeContractor

Salary$1,880 per week

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description and Requirements

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 02/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in New Orleans, LA looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 3x12 Nights

Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist)

Pay depends on location and experience.
We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
Health Insurance Coverage
401K matching
New licensing reimbursement
Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking Respiratory Therapist position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.

Responsibilities:

Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
Performing timely and accurate documentation
Promoting continuous quality improvement
Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
Location: New Orleans, LA

If You have a Passion for Respiratory Therapy, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process.
Join our VIP team of Traveling Professionals!

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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000FLRqzIAH. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.