Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coeur d'Alene, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at an acute care hospital, requiring 2+ years of RT experience and critical care background.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level 2 Trauma designation
• Respiratory Therapy unit within a 299-bed hospital with a 40-bed ED
• Utilizes EPIC EMR for charting
• Equipment used includes V60 BiPAPs and 980/840 ventilators
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements and never works alone
• Floating limited to Respiratory Therapy department only

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
• Critical care experience required
• NICU experience preferred but not required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy or U.S. military equivalent
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• Current Idaho state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
• AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Strong communication and technical skills to adapt equipment and procedures

Additional Information

• Assists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to assess oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gas levels
• Measures lung capacity to determine impaired function
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care
• Monitors specialized equipment and patient condition to ensure appropriate operation
• Demonstrates critical thinking and adapts to changes in workload for optimal patient care
• Completes general facility orientation followed by department-specific orientation with an educator
• Olive green scrubs required and provided by the department
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position