Respiratory Therapist
Twin Falls, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult, pediatric, and NICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at an acute care Level III trauma facility.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient floors and the ER
• Patient population spans NICU through geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, med/surg, a small pediatric unit, and a Level III NICU
• No more than 30 treatments per shift; workload is distributed by floor rather than a points system, so caseload may vary
• RT equipment includes Dräger vents, Cervo NICU vent, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, Philips V60, and Philips V30
• Charting via Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage based on unit need
• Self-scheduling; block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accepted
• Mandatory attendance at one department meeting per month
• First to float; floating covers ICU, general floors, NICU, and ER
• A team lead or charge therapist is always present on shift

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience in adult, pediatric, and NICU settings required; NICU experience is mandatory
• RRT credential via NBRC required
• CRT via NBRC accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and S.T.A.B.L.E.; NRP required for candidates who will work with NICU/neonatal patients
• Active state license required if applicable; pending licensure will not be accepted
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include drawing and analyzing ABGs, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
• May assist with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation, and may place an LMA; does not perform EKGs
• Experienced travelers may be asked to serve as charge therapist if willing
• Orientation is approximately one week, adjusted based on experience
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of the facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Any color scrubs are acceptable