Respiratory Therapist in Jennings, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Jennings, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,678/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.61
- Weekly
- $1,678
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,256
This job pays about $46.61/hour — 29% 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, 36 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
- 22 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana from 4 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $46.61 – $73.19/hour, median $57.32/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Louisiana: $36.17/hour ($75,234/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($58.86/hour across 12 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Jennings, Louisiana, supporting respiratory and neurodiagnostic services on a night schedule. This role serves patients from neonatal through geriatric populations and requires the ability to resuscitate, intubate, and ventilate newborns when needed. The assignment includes three 12-hour night shifts each week, every-other-weekend coverage, and Epic documentation. Travelers should also be prepared to participate in an emergency response team or relief assignment if directed during an emergency event.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Jennings, Louisiana
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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