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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care position requiring Adult, NICU III, and PEDS experience.

Details

• Acute care inpatient setting across Adult, Pediatric, and NICU floors
• RTs covering Pediatric floors will also cover Adults; Adult floor RTs will not cover Peds
• Performs 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
• Manages all RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs; does not perform EKGs
• Travelers assist with intubation but do not perform independently
• Uses Draeger vents for adults and Servo U vents for Peds, V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow for NICU/PICU, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
• EPIC EMR used
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• First to float among staff, with potential floating to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
• No call or standby call requirements
• Lead Respiratory Therapist on each shift covers ED, staffing, and acts as a resource; Manager and Supervisor available during day shifts
• Hospitalist and Intensivist in house 24/7
• Typically 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights; traveler will never be the only RT in-house

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years experience required if RRT; 3-5 years experience required if CRT
• Must have Adult, NICU III, and PEDS experience
• RRT preferred, CRT via NBRC accepted with sufficient experience
• BLS and ACLS required for Adult coverage
• BLS and PALS required for Peds coverage
• BLS and NRP required for NICU coverage
• Must be able to perform NAVA (neurally adjusted ventilatory assist) on Servo vents if covering NICU
• EPIC EMR experience required
• License required if applicable
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, each including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered
• Scrub/dress code: any color as long as clean and professional
• Unit-specific orientation typically 2-3 shifts, including adult floor care, Peds (if applicable), NICU (if applicable), and an additional shift for adult ICU coverage
• Required to work if scheduled during a holiday
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accepted
• Overtime may be available
• Permanent employees must be away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted