Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care assignment covering adult, pediatric, and Level III NICU patients.

Responsibilities include managing treatments, equipment and ABGs in a high-demand, travel setting. Vents and EPIC EMR are used; night schedule is 7p–7a with every other weekend, and potential float to Meridian/Nampa centers.

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years of experience required if RRT, or 3-5 years if CRT
RRT preferred, CRT accepted with sufficient experience
Active BLS required for all patient populations
ACLS required for adult patients
PALS required for pediatric patients
NRP required for NICU coverage
NAVA experience on Servo vents required for NICU assignments
License required if applicable
EPIC EMR experience preferred
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, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Responsibilities

Acute care inpatient setting across adult, pediatric, and Level III NICU floors
RTs covering pediatric floors will also cover adults, while RTs covering adult floors will not cover peds
Handles approximately 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
Manages RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs; does not perform EKGs
Travelers will only assist with intubation, not perform independently
Utilizes Draeger vents for adults and Servo U vents for peds
Additional equipment includes V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
EPIC EMR used
Night shift, 7p-7a schedule
Every other weekend required
May float to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
No call or standby call requirements
Team typically includes 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights with a Lead Therapist on each shift
First-time travelers will be considered
Hospitalist and intensivist coverage available in-house 24/7
Lead Therapist on each shift covers the ED, manages daily staffing, and serves as a resource; Manager and Supervisor also available during the day
Unit/department specific orientation typically consists of 2-3 shifts depending on coverage areas (adult, peds, NICU, adult ICU)
Any scrub color accepted as long as clean and professional
Required to work if scheduled during a holiday
Scheduler creates the schedule; blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests are not accommodated
Overtime may be available
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Permanent employees must be separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment

Skills

RRT experience

CRT accepted

Active BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NAVA experience

EPIC EMR experience

Driver's license

References

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care assignment covering adult, pediatric, and Level III NICU patients.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of experience required if RRT, or 3-5 years if CRT
RRT preferred, CRT accepted with sufficient experience
Active BLS required for all patient populations
ACLS required for adult patients
PALS required for pediatric patients
NRP required for NICU coverage
NAVA (naturally adjusted ventilatory assist) experience on Servo vents required for NICU assignments
License required if applicable
EPIC EMR experience preferred
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, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Responsibilities

Acute care inpatient setting across adult, pediatric, and Level III NICU floors
RTs covering pediatric floors will also cover adults, while RTs covering adult floors will not cover peds
Handles approximately 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
Manages RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs; does not perform EKGs
Travelers will only assist with intubation, not perform independently
Utilizes Draeger vents for adults and Servo U vents for peds
Additional equipment includes V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
EPIC EMR used
Night shift, 7p-7a schedule
Every other weekend required
May float to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
No call or standby call requirements
Team typically includes 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights with a Lead Therapist on each shift
First-time travelers will be considered
Hospitalist and intensivist coverage available in-house 24/7
Lead Therapist on each shift covers the ED, manages daily staffing, and serves as a resource; Manager and Supervisor also available during the day
Unit/department specific orientation typically consists of 2-3 shifts depending on coverage areas (adult, peds, NICU, adult ICU)
Any scrub color accepted as long as clean and professional
Required to work if scheduled during a holiday
Scheduler creates the schedule; blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests are not accommodated
Overtime may be available
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Permanent employees must be separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment