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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift acute care position requiring at least 1 year of experience including NICU care.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level III trauma designation
• Respiratory Therapy department covering inpatient and ER areas
• Patient population ranges from NICU to geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, and a small Peds unit (no PICU)
• Handles up to 30 treatments per shift depending on seasonal demand
• Uses Drager vents, Cervo-NICU, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, and Philips V60/V30 equipment
• EPIC EMR used
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6p-6:30a
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating required to ICU, floors, NICU, and ER
• First to float among staff
• Low census call requirement per contract
• Self-scheduling with block scheduling option, though special scheduling requests are not accepted
• Holiday coverage required if there is a need
• Team lead or charge therapist always present on shift

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• NICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• STABLE and NRP certifications required for those handling NICU/babies
• License required if applicable
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Perform ABG draws and analysis, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
• May assist with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation, including LMA placement
• Does not perform EKGs
• Never the sole RT in-house; always supported by a team lead or charge therapist
• May serve as charge therapist depending on experience level and willingness
• Unit-specific orientation is approximately 1 week based on experience
• Must attend department meetings once per month
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Facility maintains a 50-mile radius rule; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Former permanent employees must wait at least one year before applying for a travel assignment