Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Louisiana
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in hospital systems, pulmonary and critical care units, and long-term acute care facilities, with demand running from new graduate to senior clinician across the state. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport drive the largest share of openings, anchored by established employers such as Ochsner Health, Willis-Knighton Health, and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, mechanical ventilation management, and sleep disorder diagnostics are among the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift hospital position, requiring a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-CRT unit
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
- Weekend coverage required every other weekend
- No call-in requirements
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Orientation held five days a week
Requirements
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- CRT or RRT certification with state license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
- Must not be a new graduate; experienced RT required
- Compact or Louisiana license required in hand upon submittal
- If licensure is pending, must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTs
- Must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
- RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the facility for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Two manager or supervisor references (not charge RNs) will be required to obtain clearance to start the contract
- May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence until relief arrives
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift hospital position, requiring a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-CRT unit
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
- Weekend coverage required every other weekend
- No call-in requirements
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Orientation held five days a week
Requirements
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- CRT or RRT certification with state license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
- Must not be a new graduate; experienced RT required
- Compact or Louisiana license required in hand upon submittal
- If licensure is pending, must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTs
- Must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
- RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the facility for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Two manager or supervisor references (not charge RNs) will be required to obtain clearance to start the contract
- May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence until relief arrives
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Louisiana
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Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health18
- CHRISTUS Health6
- LCMC Health5
- American Traveler5
- Voyage Health4V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana respiratory therapy license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from a NBRC-approved accredited program
- Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required
- Experience with mechanical ventilators, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary function testing
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Louisiana?
You must graduate from a respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, pass the National Board for Respiratory Care's Therapist Multiple-Choice and Clinical Simulation examinations to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and then apply for licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Louisiana requires an active state license before you can practice, and renewal requires continuing education completed each cycle.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Louisiana?
Registered respiratory therapists in Louisiana earn a median of about $75,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,520 for the lowest 10% to over $91,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Louisiana?
Louisiana registered respiratory therapist roles are posted by Ochsner Health, CHRISTUS Health, and LCMC Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems and regional acute care hospitals generate the steadiest volume of openings across the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
New Orleans, Lafayette, and Alexandria lead Louisiana for registered respiratory therapist openings. New Orleans anchors the market through its dense network of tertiary hospitals and academic medical centers, Baton Rouge draws volume from major health systems headquartered there, and Shreveport's concentration of regional trauma and specialty facilities keeps posting activity strong in the northwest corner of the state.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical discipline requiring direct patient assessment, ventilator management, and bedside care, so the vast majority of positions are facility-based. About 8% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve telehealth respiratory consults or utilization review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate residency or clinical transition programs run by Louisiana's large hospital systems, particularly at Ochsner Health and Our Lady of the Lake, which have historically offered structured onboarding for newly credentialed therapists. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at Louisiana facilities already have a recognizable name on their record. Holding an active Louisiana license and NBRC credential before applying removes the most common screening barrier, and candidates coming from respiratory therapy aide or pulmonary function technician roles often move into staff RRT positions more quickly than those without any clinical floor exposure.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly to the ones that match.
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