Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 250,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care assignment, requiring 2+ years of experience across adult, pediatric, and NICU populations. You will cover ER, MICU, NICU Level IIB, PACU, and Med-Surg Tele, performing 25-28 treatments per shift while using EPIC EMR and a range of RT equipment.

Night shifts run 7p-7a with self-scheduling and every-other-weekend coverage; travel across Treasure Valley facilities may be required with a housing

Qualifications

• RRT certification via NBRC required; CRT not accepted.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• NRP certification required for NICU coverage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Must be comfortable floating between ICU, MICU, Med-Surg Tele, ER.
• Experience performing ABGs (radial or brachial) and managing respiratory equipment.
• Comfortable assisting with intubation.
• Must be comfortable attending deliveries and initiating CPAP for Level II NICU.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Driver's license required for consideration.
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility.
• License required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department.
• Covers ER and inpatient units across all floors, including MICU, NICU Level IIB, PACU, and Med-Surg Tele.
• Patient population spans NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Performs 25-28 treatments per 8-hour shift.
• Uses EPIC EMR.
• RT equipment includes Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC.
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts.
• Self-scheduling with travelers filling gaps and remaining flexible; no block scheduling accommodated.
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend (Friday/Saturday for nights).
• May be required to float throughout the hospital and to sister facilities within the Treasure Valley area.
• Minimum 60 minutes notice provided for floating assignments.
• Optional call with 30-minute response time via text list.
• Provide respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment across all age groups and multiple specialty units.
• Work alongside a Respiratory Manager and Charge Supervisors available as a resource on each shift.
• In-house Intensivists, Hospitalists, and Anesthesia coverage 24/7, with eICU support at night.
• Staffing levels range from 7-9 RTs during the day to 4-5 at night.
• Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, typically covering NICU/General and ICU.
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation.
• Scrubs may be any color as long as they are clean and professional.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment.
• Facility has a 50-mile radius rule and does not accept local candidates.
• Manager requests RTO be submitted in advance.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS ACLS PALS

NICU coverage

ABG procedures

Ventilator management

Intubation assistance

Driver's license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Drager V500

Hamilton ventilators

Vapotherm

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care assignment, requiring 2+ years of experience across adult, pediatric, and NICU populations.

Requirements

• RRT certification via NBRC required (CRT not accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU coverage
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable floating between ICU, MICU, Med-Surg Tele, ER, and other specialties
• Experience performing ABGs (radial or brachial) and managing respiratory equipment
• Comfortable assisting with intubation (not performing independently)
• Must be comfortable attending deliveries and initiating CPAP for Level II NICU
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Covers ER and inpatient units across all floors, including MICU, NICU Level IIB, PACU, and Med-Surg Tele
• Patient population spans NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Performs 25-28 treatments per 8-hour shift
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RT equipment includes Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling with travelers filling gaps and remaining flexible; no block scheduling accommodated
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend (Friday/Saturday for nights)
• May be required to float throughout the hospital and to sister facilities within the Treasure Valley area
• Minimum 60 minutes notice provided for floating assignments
• Optional call with 30-minute response time via text list
• Provide respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment across all age groups and multiple specialty units
• Work alongside a Respiratory Manager and Charge Supervisors available as a resource on each shift
• In-house Intensivists, Hospitalists, and Anesthesia coverage 24/7, with eICU support at night
• Staffing levels range from 7-9 RTs during the day to 4-5 at night
• Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, typically covering NICU/General and ICU
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation
• Scrubs may be any color as long as they are clean and professional
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Facility has a 50-mile radius rule and does not accept local candidates
• Manager requests RTO be submitted in advance

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