Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Meridian, ID

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Meridian, ID
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Meridian, ID

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Mid Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 25–28 respiratory treatments per shift across multiple care areas including NICU (Level IIB), MICU, PACU, ER, and all inpatient floors
• Perform arterial blood gas draws (radial and brachial) and manage all respiratory equipment including Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC
• Float comfortably between specialties including ICU, MICU, Med-Surg/Telemetry, and the Emergency Department
• Attend deliveries and initiate CPAP in the NICU setting; provide stabilization and transfer support for pediatric ER patients
• Assist with intubation procedures (assisting only, not independently)
• Adhere to self-scheduling requirements, including flexibility to fill gaps, rotate between shifts, and float to sister facilities within the region

Required Qualifications

• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Must be proficient with adults, pediatrics, and NICU patient populations
• Ability to float throughout the hospital and to nearby sister facilities as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II NICU setting with comfort attending deliveries and initiating CPAP
• Prior experience working across multiple care settings including ICU, ER, and Med-Surg/Telemetry in a single facility
• Familiarity with eICU support environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with intensivists, hospitalists, and anesthesia available in-house 24/7, plus eICU coverage overnight
• Gain broad clinical exposure across a wide range of patient populations and acuity levels within a dynamic respiratory therapy department