--- title: Respiratory Therapist PRN at Vital Medical Staffing description: Vital Medical Staffing is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist PRN role in Lafayette, LA. Pays $28 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-prn-at-vital-medical-staffing-01a0b3d6-c092-7682-b166-c2919761f408 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Vital Medical Staffing as Respiratory Therapist PRN in Lafayette, LA. Pays $28 per hour. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/i2sx50.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Vital Medical Staffing | | **Location** | Lafayette, LA | | **Salary** | $28/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Vital Medical Staffing. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Vital Medical Staffing. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $89,000 – $112,000 a year (median $104,000). ## Description **Pay: $28 per hour** Location: Lafayette, LA **Job description:** Position Type: PRN / As-Needed / Respiratory Therapist / Day/Night Shift Vital Medical Staffing is looking for dependable, skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our PRN team. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys flexible scheduling, works well with others, and understands how important it is to show up when patients and facilities need support the most. We work with hospitals, long-term care facilities, behavioral health settings, and clinics. Many of our RT assignments are PRN and last-minute coverage needs, so reliability and communication are very important. If you're someone who takes pride in patient care and can adapt to different environments, this could be a great fit for you. As a PRN Respiratory Therapist, you'll be providing respiratory assessments and treatments to patients while following each facility's policies and procedures. Your responsibilities may include administering oxygen therapy and breathing treatments, monitoring patient respiratory status, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate documentation of care provided. You'll be expected to communicate clearly with facility staff and our staffing team, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, and be ready to step in where help is needed. Our facilities rely on us to send Respiratory Therapists who are dependable, respectful, and clinically sound. **What you'll need to qualify:** - Completion of an approved respiratory care program - Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License - Current BLS certification (in person with an instructor) - Current ACLS certification - Valid TB Test - Minimum of one year experience - Ability to read and communicate effectively in English - Reliable transportation - Strong communication skills - Ability to work PRN and accept last-minute shifts **Why work with Vital Medical Staffing:** We offer flexible PRN scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life. You'll have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and gain experience across different facilities. Our staffing team is supportive, responsive, and always willing to help -we truly want our Respiratory Therapists to feel valued and prepared. If you're a Respiratory Therapist who shows up, communicates well, and genuinely cares about patient care and safety, we'd love to hear from you. ## Skills - Basic Life Support - Respiratory Therapy - English - Respiratory Therapist License - Respiratory Care - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) - Communication - Tuberculosis (Tb) Testing ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Specialized Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Respiratory Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness/respiratory-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Louisiana](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27633 jobs - [Lafayette, LA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana/lafayette?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1397 jobs ## Related pages - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Louisiana](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27633 jobs - [Lafayette, LA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana/lafayette?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1397 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)