Travel RRT job in New Orleans, LA - Make $1,930 - $2,201/week

Aya Healthcare offers an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist position in New Orleans, LA. We partner with you to build your ideal healthcare career, whether locally or across the country.

About the Role

This is an 8-week assignment with night shifts (3x 12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00). The facility uses Epic for charting and is a Level 1 trauma center with 326 beds.

Pay

$1,930 to $2,201 weekly, including taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Schedule

• 8-week assignment
• 3x 12-hour night shifts (18:30–07:00)
• Start date: September 2, 2026

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• ACLS, BLS, and CRT certifications
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Aerosol set up (mask and trach)
  • Atrovent, Combivent, CPAP, BiPAP
  • Extubation, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Inhaled steroids (Flovent, Pulmicort, Spiriva, Perforomist)
  • Isuprel, Lidocaine, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
  • Nasal airway placement and suctioning
  • Oral airway placement and suctioning
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Racemic epinephrine
  • Tracheostomy care/management
  • Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
  • Weaning from mechanical ventilation
  • Adult Critical Care
  • Albuterol

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (including pet accommodations) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with all applicable laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable

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• Front-of-the-line access through direct facility relationships, often with same-day offers
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• Dedicated recruiter for career guidance
• 24/7 support team and accurate, weekly pay