Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,356 per week

talent4health; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health seeks a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for assignments in Meridian, Idaho. The role supports acute care across NICU, pediatric, and adult units, with night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and 36 hours per week on a 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026.

Ideal candidates have NBRC-RRT credentials, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and NICU experience; first-time travelers are welcome. You may float between departments and facilities within the Treasure Valley as needed.

Qualifications

• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required or active.
• NRP certification required for NICU coverage.
• Ability to float between hospital departments and specialties.
• First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adults, pediatrics, NICU and geriatric patients.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment.
• Collect arterial blood gases (ABG) including radial/brachial draws.
• Support various units such as MICU, NICU, ED, PACU and floor areas.
• Assist with intubation as needed and participate in night shift coverage.

Skills

RRT certification NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Floating between departments

First-time travelers accepted

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Care Setting: Acute Care
EMR/Charting: Epic
Openings: 1
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 30, 2026

Shift & Schedule:

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday and Saturday for night shift)
• Holiday Requirement: May be included in holiday rotation
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; travelers select shifts after permanent staff. Must remain flexible to fill staffing gaps.
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Shift Flexibility: May be asked to trade shifts or rotate between shifts.
• Call/Standby: Optional; additional shifts may be picked up through a text list.
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes if accepting call.
• Orientation: 24 hours; typically 1–2 preceptor shifts covering NICU/general respiratory and ICU.
  Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC required. CRT is not accepted.
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• AHA PALS
• NRP required for NICU coverage.
• Must be clinically competent with Adult, Pediatric, and NICU patients.
• Must be comfortable floating between multiple hospital departments and specialties.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups, including adults, pediatrics, neonates, and geriatric patients.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection, including radial and brachial draws.
• Provide respiratory care in MICU, NICU, pediatric units, emergency department, medical-surgical/telemetry, PACU, and other inpatient areas.
• Assist with intubation; independent intubation is not required.
• Support overnight oximetry and other respiratory procedures.
• Float throughout the hospital as needed.

Patient Population & Clinical Environment:

• NICU Level II-B
• MICU
• Pediatrics
• Adult and geriatric patients
• Emergency Department
• PACU
• Inpatient units and all hospital floors

The department handles approximately 25–28 treatments per 8-hour shift.

Preferred Experience:

• Level II NICU experience.
• Experience attending deliveries and initiating CPAP.
• Pediatric ER experience.

Equipment & Technology:

• Dräger V500
• Hamilton ventilators
• ReVel ventilators
• V60
• Vapotherm
• EPOC

Staffing & Support:

• Intensivists, hospitalists, and anesthesia providers available in-house 24/7.
• eICU coverage at night.
• Day shift generally has 7–9 RT staff.
• Night shift staffing decreases to approximately 4–5 RT staff around 11 PM.
• Day and night charge therapists coordinate assignments and are available as clinical resources.

Floating Requirements:

• Must be willing to float throughout the hospital.
• May be asked to float to sister facilities within the Treasure Valley:
  • Nampa: approximately 14 miles west.
  • Boise: approximately 10 miles east.
• Mid-shift floating may be required.
• Minimum 60-minute advance notification before a float assignment.
• Willingness to float within the Treasure Valley is required.

Dress Code:

• Any scrub color.
• Clean and professional appearance.

Important: Stable certification is not required. First-time travelers are accepted. Independent intubation is not required; assisting with intubation is sufficient.

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

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