Location: Marrero, Louisiana

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Rotating (RT) shift - 12.5 hours per shift; schedule varies, exact times not specified

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate respiratory care to patients of all ages
• Assess respiratory status and develop individualized treatment plans
• Administer breathing treatments, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management
• Monitor patient responses and document outcomes accurately
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) license
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Experience in acute care or hospital settings preferred
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment
• Proficiency in patient assessment and monitoring
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to work when it suits you
• Diverse clinical experience across a variety of patient cases
• Supportive, collaborative healthcare team
• Opportunity to expand your respiratory therapy skills
• Access to ongoing learning and professional development
• Convenient location in Marrero with easy access to New Orleans

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