Highlights

Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (AHA) certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience; located outside 50-mile radius of the facility; able to float across hospital departments including ICU, MICU, MS-Tele, ER, and PACU; comfortable with pediatric and adult respiratory care; willing to work weekends, holidays, and respond to call within 30 minutes. This role involves providing respiratory care for pediatric patients, including NICU Level II B, MICU, Peds, and adults, across various hospital departments.

Description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position available in a hospital setting. This role involves providing respiratory care for pediatric patients, including NICU Level II B, MICU, Peds, and adults, across various hospital departments. The position requires flexibility to float between specialties such as ICU, MICU, MS- Tele, ER, and PACU, with responsibilities including ABGs, respiratory treatments, and equipment management. The schedule is nights, with shifts lasting 12 hours, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.

Job Details:

Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (AHA) certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience; located outside 50-mile radius of the facility; able to float across hospital departments including ICU, MICU, MS-Tele, ER, and PACU; comfortable with pediatric and adult respiratory care; willing to work weekends, holidays, and respond to call within 30 minutes.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with NICU Level II B, managing deliveries, initiating Cpap, and stabilizing pediatric patients in ER.
Additional Information: Must complete approximately 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor, covering NICU/General and ICU. Candidates may be asked to float within sister facilities, including locations approximately 10-14 miles away. Notification of shift changes requires at least 60 minutes' notice. The hospital uses EPIC for charting and requires a BSN to participate.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1320793. 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: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

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