Travel RRT job in New Orleans, LA - Make $2,662 - $2,890/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 nationwide.

About the role

This is an 8-week night-shift assignment at an acute care hospital with the following details:

• Shift: 4 x 12-hour shifts (18:30 – 07:00)
• Start date: 09/16/2026
• Charting system: Epic
• Facility type: Level 1 trauma center with 326 beds

Pay

$2,662 to $2,890 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Certifications: CRT, BLS, ACLS

Skills

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

Benefits

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

Why Aya

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• Direct facility relationships offering quick (even same-day) job offers
• Expedited licensing and compliance support in all 50 states
• Dedicated recruiter for career guidance
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your well-being on assignment