Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,635/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.90
- Weekly
- $2,635
- Yearly (full-time)
- $137,020
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $54.90/hour — 52% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana ($36.17/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana right now
- 25 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana from 4 agencies, 13 of them in Metairie.
- Pay in these listings: $46.61 – $73.19/hour, median $56.92/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Louisiana: $36.17/hour ($75,234/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($56.92/hour across 9 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take on a 12-week travel healthcare contract as a Certified Respiratory Therapist supporting respiratory and neuro diagnostic services in Metairie, Louisiana. This assignment includes 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a rotating 36/48 schedule, with a 48-hour weekly commitment. The role requires at least two years of experience, EPIC proficiency, BLS, CRT or RRT, NRP, and an active Louisiana license. ACLS and PALS are preferred. You will float across applicable areas, work every other weekend and every other holiday, and have no on-call requirement—an ideal fit for a night owl ready for a focused contract experience.
Weather
Metairie typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with warm afternoons, cooler evenings, and occasional rainfall. The generally pleasant weather makes it easy to enjoy local activities between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
- Local outing: Explore Metairie’s restaurants, cafés, and shopping areas.
- Outdoor break: Spend time in nearby parks and enjoy the mild weather.
- Day trip: Visit New Orleans for local food, music, and cultural attractions.
- Day trip: Explore nearby Louisiana communities and regional sightseeing destinations.
- Evening activity: Sample the area’s distinctive dining and entertainment options.
Job Specifics
City and State: Metairie, Louisiana
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.; rotating 36/48 schedule
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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