Respiratory Therapist
Twin Falls, ID
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Travel Assignment

Facility: Magic Valley Hospital
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Shift: Nights
Shift Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Duration:13 weeks.
Charting System: EPIC
Trauma Level: Level III
Care Setting: Acute Care
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Minimum Experience: 1 year
License to Submit: Yes
BSN: Not required

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• CRT or RRT certification through NBRC

Additional Certifications:

• STABLE and NRP are required only for NICU assignments or travelers handling babies.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience.
• NICU experience is mandatory.
• Experience with adult and neonatal respiratory care.
• Ability to work in inpatient and Emergency Department settings.
• Experience with ABG collection and analysis.
• Experience administering breathing treatments.
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilators.
• Ability to assist with bedside bronchoscopy.
• Ability to assist with intubation; LMA placement may be required.

Note: Independent intubation is not specified as a requirement.

Patient Population & Clinical Areas

• NICU (Level III)
• Adult ICU
• Stepdown
• Medical-Surgical
• Small pediatric unit
• Emergency Department
• Geriatric patients

PICU: Not available.

Ventilator use varies and is occasional.

Equipment

• Dräger ventilators
• Cervo NICU equipment
• Hamilton transport ventilator
• Vapotherm
• Philips V60
• Philips V30

Schedule & Staffing

• 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.
• Every other weekend.
• Holidays as scheduled, based on department needs.
• Self-scheduling available.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated.
• Department meetings are mandatory once per month.
• Low-census call/standby requirements may apply under the contract.
• One week of unit-specific orientation, depending on experience.
• A team lead or charge therapist will always be present on the shift.
• Travelers may be considered for charge responsibilities depending on experience and willingness.
• Travelers will not be the only respiratory therapist in-house.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may float among:

• ICU
• General floors
• NICU
• Emergency Department

Candidates must be comfortable working across these areas within their scope of practice.

Facility & Dress Code

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: EPIC
• Scrubs: Any color permitted
• Daily Workload: Varies by season; no more than approximately 30 treatments per shift. Workload is assigned by floor rather than treatment points.

Local Radius Rule

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
• The candidate's permanent address must be included in the submission to verify compliance.
• Profiles may not proceed to review until the address requirement is verified.

Cancellation Policy

The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
 

 Submission Checklist

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience.
• Recent or relevant NICU experience.
• Active BLS.
• Active ACLS.
• Active PALS.
• Current NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• STABLE and NRP, if the candidate will work in NICU or handle babies.
• Active state license available for submission.
• EPIC experience.
• Experience with required respiratory equipment.
• Willingness to float among ICU, floors, NICU, and ER.
• Availability for nights, every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled.
• Permanent address documented and verified outside the 50-mile radius.

Important Notes

1. NICU experience is mandatory, even though first-time travelers are accepted.
2. Candidates must hold the required certifications and have a license available for submission.

3.  STABLE and NRP