Travel Respiratory Therapist

\n

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements\n

\n
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
\n
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
\n
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
\n
• Duration: 13 weeks
\n
• 36 hours per week
\n
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
\n
• Employment Type: Travel
\n

\n Assignment Overview\n

\n
• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
\n
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
\n
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
\n
• Length: 13 weeks
\n
• Openings: 3
\n

Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult, pediatric, and NICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at an acute care Level III trauma facility.

Details\n

\n
• Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient floors and the ER
\n
• Patient population spans NICU through geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, med/surg, a small pediatric unit, and a Level III NICU
\n
• No more than 30 treatments per shift; workload is distributed by floor rather than a points system, so caseload may vary
\n
• RT equipment includes Dräger vents, Cervo NICU vent, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, Philips V60, and Philips V30
\n
• Charting via Epic
\n
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
\n
• Every other weekend required
\n
• Holiday coverage based on unit need
\n
• Self-scheduling; block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accepted
\n
• Mandatory attendance at one department meeting per month
\n
• First to float; floating covers ICU, general floors, NICU, and ER
\n
• A team lead or charge therapist is always present on shift
\n

Requirements\n

\n
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
\n
• Experience in adult, pediatric, and NICU settings required; NICU experience is mandatory
\n
• RRT credential via NBRC required
\n
• CRT via NBRC accepted
\n
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and S.T.A.B.L.E.; NRP required for candidates who will work with NICU/neonatal patients
\n
• Active state license required if applicable; pending licensure will not be accepted
\n
• Driver's license required for consideration
\n
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
\n
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
\n

Additional Information\n

\n
• Responsibilities include drawing and analyzing ABGs, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
\n
• May assist with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation, and may place an LMA; does not perform EKGs
\n
• Experienced travelers may be asked to serve as charge therapist if willing
\n
• Orientation is approximately one week, adjusted based on experience
\n
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
\n
• Former permanent employees of the facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
\n
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
\n

\n \n

American Traveler Job ID #P-729231. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler\n \n