Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute care travel assignment in Boise, Idaho. Requires 2+ years RRT or 3-5 years CRT experience, caring for adults, pediatrics, and NICU patients. Will cover EPIC EMR and a range of ventilator equipment; travel benefits apply.

Position includes day shifts 7a-7p, every other weekend, with potential float to Meridian or Nampa centers. No on-call; housing and licensure support offered.

Qualifications

• License required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS required for adult patients
• BLS and PALS required for pediatric patients
• BLS and NRP required for NICU coverage
• RRT preferred with 2-3 years of experience, or CRT accepted with 3-5 years of experience
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Will manage RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs
• Will assist with intubation only, not perform independently
• Driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care inpatient setting covering adult floors, pediatric floors, and NICU
• RTs on pediatric floors will also cover adults; RTs on adult floors will not cover pediatrics
• 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Equipment includes Draeger vents for adults, Servo U vents for pediatrics, V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow for NICU/PICU, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
• NICU coverage requires knowledge of NAVA on Servo vents
• Day shift, 7a-7p, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Required to work during holidays if scheduled
• First to float among staff, including potential floating to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
• No call or standby call requirement
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7
• Lead respiratory therapist on each shift covers the ED, handles daily staffing, and acts as a resource
• Typically 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights; traveler will not be the only RT in-house
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Approximately 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation, including adult floor care, pediatric floor, NICU, and additional ICU orientation if applicable
• Scrub color is flexible as long as attire is clean and professional
• Scheduler creates the schedule and travelers are filled in based on need; schedule blocks are not guaranteed
• Overtime may be available
• Permanent employees must be away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Does not accept local candidates
• Facility has a 50-mile radius rule for eligibility

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years RRT or 3-5 years CRT experience, caring for adult, pediatric, and NICU patients.

Requirements

• License required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS required for adult patients
• BLS and PALS required for pediatric patients
• BLS and NRP required for NICU coverage
• RRT preferred with 2-3 years of experience, or CRT accepted with 3-5 years of experience
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Will manage RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs
• Will assist with intubation only, not perform independently
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care inpatient setting covering adult floors, pediatric floors, and NICU
• RTs on pediatric floors will also cover adults; RTs on adult floors will not cover pediatrics
• 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 every 4 hours
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Equipment includes Draeger vents for adults, Servo U vents for pediatrics, V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow for NICU/PICU, Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP, HillRom Vest machines, and Hill-Rom Metaneb
• NICU coverage requires knowledge of NAVA (neurally adjusted ventilatory assist) on Servo vents
• Day shift, 7a-7p, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Required to work during holidays if scheduled
• First to float among staff, including potential floating to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
• No call or standby call requirement
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7
• Lead respiratory therapist on each shift covers the ED, handles daily staffing, and acts as a resource
• Typically 15-20 RTs on days and 10-12 on nights; traveler will not be the only RT in-house
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Approximately 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation, including adult floor care, pediatric floor, NICU, and additional ICU orientation if applicable
• Scrub color is flexible as long as attire is clean and professional
• Scheduler creates the schedule and travelers are filled in based on need; schedule blocks are not guaranteed
• Overtime may be available
• Permanent employees must be away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Does not accept local candidates
• Facility has a 50-mile radius rule for eligibility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-766699

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