Travel Respiratory Therapist Nicu
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$2,226-$2,226/week
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist NICU (Travel Contract)
Contract Details:
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days 0700-1930
- Schedule: 3x12s; 36 hrs/week
- Gross Weekly Pay: $2,226/week including stipends
- Start Date: 6/15/2026
- Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NRP
- Minimum Experience Required: 2 Years Recent Acute Care Hospital Experience; Strong NICU exp required
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Respiratory Therapist for a travel contract assignment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience and the ability to provide respiratory care to patients across multiple age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
The Respiratory Therapist will work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
Responsibilities include administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, monitoring oxygen therapy, performing arterial blood gas collection and analysis, responding to respiratory emergencies, assisting with intubations, and providing patient and family education. The therapist may also provide support in specialty areas such as ICU, ER, NICU, and Labor & Delivery depending on facility needs.
The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm under pressure while delivering exceptional patient care.
Requirements:
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care hospital respiratory therapy experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Current NRP certification.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required based on state/facility requirements.
- Experience with ventilators, airway management, and critical care patients.
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous travel respiratory therapy experience preferred.
- Experience with neonatal and pediatric populations required.
- Experience with EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner preferred.
- PALS certification preferred (if applicable).
Join a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying competitive compensation, travel benefits, and the opportunity to expand your clinical experience in a rewarding respiratory therapy assignment.
Why Travel With Geaux Care Staffing?
At Geaux Care Staffing, we believe healthcare professionals deserve transparency, support, and recruiters who truly advocate for them. We are committed to helping our clinicians find rewarding assignments that align with their career goals, lifestyle, and financial expectations.
When you work with us, you can expect:
- Competitive pay packages.
- Recruiters who provide personalized support throughout your assignment.
- Responsive communication and honest guidance.
- Opportunities at respected healthcare facilities nationwide.
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance.
- A team that values and prioritizes our clinicians.
We understand that travel healthcare is more than just a job — it’s a career journey — and we are dedicated to making each assignment a positive and successful experience.
About Geaux Care Staffing:Geaux Care Staffing is more than just a staffing agency. Our leadership team is made up of nurses who have worked in healthcare and continue to understand its challenges firsthand. We’ve been in the trenches alongside you, and that experience shapes everything we do.
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