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Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment - Boise, Idaho

Job Details

Location: Boise, Idaho
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours: 12 hours per shift, approximately 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Required to work if scheduled during holidays
Call Requirement: No call or standby call
Floating: May float to nearby medical centers in Meridian and Nampa
Orientation: Typically 2-3 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation depending on areas covered (Adult floor, Pediatrics, NICU, Adult ICU)
Dress Code: Any clean and professional scrub color

Patient Population & Unit Coverage

Adult patients on all floors
Pediatric patients (Peds)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level III
Respiratory Therapists for Pediatric floors also cover adults; Adult floor RTs do not cover Pediatrics
Inpatient care only

Equipment & Procedures

Ventilators: Draeger (adults), Servo U (pediatrics)
Other equipment: V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow (NICU/PICU), Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest and Metaneb machines
Manage all respiratory therapy equipment, treatments, transport, and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
No EKG responsibilities
Assist with intubations; independent intubation not required
NICU coverage requires knowledge of NAVA (Naturally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist) on Servo ventilators

Required Certifications

Adults: BLS, ACLS
Pediatrics: BLS, PALS
NICU: BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
RRT certification preferred; CRT accepted with experience

Experience Requirements

RRT: Minimum 2-3 years of experience
CRT: Minimum 3-5 years of experience
First-time travelers are acceptable
NICU experience required if covering NICU patients

Staffing & Support

Lead Respiratory Therapist on each shift covering Emergency Department, daily staffing, and acting as a resource
Manager and Supervisor available during daytime hours
Typically 15-20 RTs on day shifts and 10-12 on night shifts; traveler will not be the only RT in-house
Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage 24/7

Note: Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this assignment.

Facility

St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.5rating(28 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

L&D Unit is Traveler friendly for CST roll as well as RN roll. Work load is very manageable. Great staff support.

Cons

Unit can be very busy with high volumes of deliveries.

Crystal T

Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Nov '25

Review of St. Luke's Boise Medical Center on Jan 14, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
578 beds

ADDRESS190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712

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About Boise, ID

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Boise, ID here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.

Transportation

Boise is fairly car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses and a downtown Boise circulator.

Demographics

Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.

Things to Do

Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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