Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift acute care assignment, requiring 2+ years of experience across adult, pediatric, and NICU populations.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Covers ER and inpatient units across all floors, including MICU, NICU Level IIB, PACU, and Med-Surg Tele
• Patient population spans NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Performs 25-28 treatments per 8-hour shift
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RT equipment includes Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling with travelers filling gaps and remaining flexible; no block scheduling accommodated
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend (Friday/Saturday for nights)
• May be required to float throughout the hospital and to sister facilities within the Treasure Valley area
• Minimum 60 minutes notice provided for floating assignments
• Optional call with 30-minute response time via text list

Requirements

• RRT certification via NBRC required (CRT not accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU coverage
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable floating between ICU, MICU, Med-Surg Tele, ER, and other specialties
• Experience performing ABGs (radial or brachial) and managing respiratory equipment
• Comfortable assisting with intubation (not performing independently)
• Must be comfortable attending deliveries and initiating CPAP for Level II NICU
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment across all age groups and multiple specialty units
• Work alongside a Respiratory Manager and Charge Supervisors available as a resource on each shift
• In-house Intensivists, Hospitalists, and Anesthesia coverage 24/7, with eICU support at night
• Staffing levels range from 7-9 RTs during the day to 4-5 at night
• Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, typically covering NICU/General and ICU
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation
• Scrubs may be any color as long as they are clean and professional
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Facility has a 50-mile radius rule and does not accept local candidates
• Manager requests RTO be submitted in advance