A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
Travel Respiratory Therapist American Traveler - 4.0 Boise, ID Job Details Contract $2,140.12 a week 6 hours ago Qualifications NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Driver's License Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 14, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 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. Details 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 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 Additional Information 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
