Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Meridian, ID

Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple care areas including NICU (Level IIB), MICU, Peds, Adults, Geriatrics, ER, PACU, and all inpatient floors. Gain broad clinical exposure across NICU, MICU, Pediatrics, ER, and general inpatient settings within a well-supported respiratory therapy department.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Meridian, ID | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple care areas including NICU (Level IIB), MICU, Peds, Adults, Geriatrics, ER, PACU, and all inpatient floors
• Perform ABGs (radial or brachial), all respiratory treatments, and manage patients on respiratory equipment including Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC
• Expected to manage approximately 25–28 treatments per 8-hour shift
• Assist with intubation (assisting only, not independently); initiate CPAP and attend deliveries in the NICU as needed
• Float throughout the hospital and may be asked to float to sister facilities within the Treasure Valley area mid-shift with a minimum of 60 minutes notice prior to shift
• Participate in self-scheduling with flexibility to fill gaps, rotate between shifts, and adhere to every-other-weekend and holiday rotation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (NRP required for NICU assignment)
• Must be competent to treat all age ranges: Adults, Pediatrics, and Neonates (NICU)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• Must be comfortable floating between all specialties including ICU, MICU, Med-Surg/Tele, and ER
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II NICU setting, including comfort attending deliveries and initiating CPAP
• Experience with Pediatric ER patients
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment including Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, multi-specialty environment with Intensivists, Hospitalists, and Anesthesia available in-house 24/7, plus eICU support at night
• Gain broad clinical exposure across NICU, MICU, Pediatrics, ER, and general inpatient settings within a well-supported respiratory therapy department