Respiratory Therapist
Boise, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift acute care hospital position, requiring 2-5 years of experience and open to first-time travelers.

Details

• Acute care setting in an inpatient Respiratory Therapy department
• Patient population includes adults across all floors, pediatrics, and NICU
• RTs covering pediatric floors also cover adults, while adult floor RTs do not cover pediatrics
• Performs 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
• Manages RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs
• Assists with intubation only, does not perform independently
• Uses Draeger vents for adults and Servo U vents for pediatrics
• Additional equipment includes V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
• NAVA (Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist) skills required on Servo vents for NICU coverage
• EPIC EMR used
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7p-7a
• Every other weekend required
• First to float among staff
• May float to two additional area medical centers
• No call or standby call requirements
• Lead Respiratory Therapist available on each shift for resource support, covering ED and daily staffing
• Manager and Supervisor available during day shifts
• Typically staffed with 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights
• Unit/department-specific orientation typically 2-3 shifts depending on assigned areas

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience required for RRT-certified candidates
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience required for CRT-certified candidates
• RRT preferred, CRT accepted with sufficient experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• License required if applicable
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Any clean, professional scrub color accepted
• Required to work if scheduled during a holiday
• Scheduling is determined by the facility scheduler based on need; blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests are not accepted
• No local candidates accepted due to 50-mile radius rule
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment