Respiratory Therapy - RRT/CRT

Respiratory Therapy - RRT/CRT (12H Nights) — Shreveport, LA
Work with a respected healthcare team across multiple campuses, supporting high-acuity patients including NICU/PICU and high-risk deliveries. Enjoy a 12-hour Nights schedule with a weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, plus a competitive hourly pay rate of $70.35/hr. Start on 06/15/2026 and bring your respiratory care experience to a facility that values strong clinical support.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Shreveport, LA (works across 4 campuses within ~20–25 minutes driving distance)
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• End Date/Duration: Not specified
• Shift: 12H Nights
• Hours/week: Not specified
• Employment Type: Not specified
• License/Certs: LA state licensure required; BLS required; NRP required; NBRC required
• Experience:2+ years required; must be comfortable with high-risk deliveries and supporting NICU/PICU

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Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate:$70.35/hr
• Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit (W-2)
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
  • Robust Referral Bonus Program
  • 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
  • Licensure/Certification/Travel and other reimbursements when applicable

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What You’ll Do

• Provide respiratory therapy care across multiple units, including ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, and L&D (high-risk deliveries)
• Support Level 3 NICU/PICU care, including high-risk delivery needs as required
• Manage airways and ventilators, including readiness for neonatal intubation if necessary
• Perform and interpret respiratory assessments, including ABG puncture and analysis
• Support patients requiring non-invasive ventilation and inhaled medication administration (including nitric oxide when indicated)
• Participate in acute response support including Code Blue and rapid response as needed
• Document care in the facility’s charting system (Meditech Expanse)

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What You Need
Required

• LA State Licensure
• BLS
• NRP
• National Accreditation through NBRC
• Valid driver’s license (required for campus floating)
• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Ability to support high-risk deliveries and NICU/PICU
• Comfort with neonatal airway/ventilation needs (including intubation if necessary)

Preferred

• ACLS
• PALS
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred; CRT accepted)
• Experience with neonatal and ventilator-focused care across high-acuity environments

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About the Assignment
You’ll support a multi-campus healthcare system covering ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D (high-risk deliveries), and Level 3 NICU/PICU needs. The work includes high-acuity respiratory management, response support, and coordinated care across departments—supported by respiratory leadership and educators across campuses.

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