Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2110 per week.

Trusted Health; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment overseeing NICU, MICU, pediatric and adult patients. Flexibility to float between ICU, ED and inpatient units is required, with a focus on respiratory support and rapid response in a high-acuity setting.

The role involves night shifts, self-scheduling, and staying within location constraints while meeting hospital staffing needs across Treasure Valley, including Nampa and Boise areas.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license required after submission.
• NICU, MICU or ED experience preferred; Level II NICU ideal.
• Willing to travel and reside >50 miles from facility.

Responsibilities

• Care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in NICU, MICU and ED.
• Frequent floating between units and sites within Treasure Valley region.
• Support intensive care teams with respiratory therapies and equipment management.
• Adhere to shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

NICU care

Critical care

Floating ability

Night shift

Education

RN license

Tools

Dräger V500

Hamilton ventilator

ReVel

V60s

Vapotherm

EPOC

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.
• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience:

Must be able to care for all age ranges, including adults, pediatric patients, and NICU patients, and work in either MICU, NICU, or both, as well as the Emergency Department.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Level II NICU experience and comfort going to deliveries and initiating CPAP preferred.

Required Credentials:

For NICU coverage, NRP is required.

Special Requests:

Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.- The facility may make one-off exceptions for previous employees, but exceptions must be approved by St. Luke’s Health System.- RTO should be requested in advance.

Unit Details:

The patient population includes Level II-B NICU, MICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; the unit also provides PACU treatments and overnight oximetry.- Coverage includes the Emergency Department and inpatient floors.- 25-28 treatments are performed per 8-hour shift.- Respiratory duties include radial or brachial ABGs, all respiratory treatments, and management of respiratory equipment.- RTs assist with intubation; independent intubation is not required.- Equipment includes Dräger V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC.- Intensivists, hospitalists, and anesthesia are available in-house; eICU coverage is available at night.- Pediatric patients in the Emergency Department are stabilized and transferred out.

Shift & Scheduling:

Self-scheduling is available; travelers sign up last and are asked to stay flexible to fill gaps in permanent staff.- Every other weekend is required; night shifts cover Friday and Saturday.- Holiday rotation may be required.- Optional call or standby call has a 30-minute response time; a text list is available for picking up shifts.- Clinicians may be asked to trade with staff or rotate between shifts.

Floating Requirements:

Must be comfortable floating between all specialties, including ICU, MICU, MS/Tele, and ER.- The clinician is first to float and may float throughout the hospital and within the Treasure Valley, including sister facilities in Nampa (14 miles west) and Boise (10 miles east); the clinician may be asked to float mid-shift with a minimum of 60 minutes’ notice before the shift.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 3 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-09
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3