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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boise, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
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
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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Worksite address
boise, ID, 83708, US
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