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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – 13-Week Assignment in Meridian, Idaho

Join an acute-care respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Meridian, Idaho. This 13-week travel assignment offers night-shift opportunities to provide specialized respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across the NICU, MICU, emergency department, PACU, and inpatient units. Located in the scenic Treasure Valley near Boise, Meridian provides convenient access to outdoor recreation, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions throughout the greater Boise area.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Meridian, Idaho
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night coverage typically includes Friday and Saturday nights
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with flexibility required to support staffing needs; block scheduling is not accommodated
• Orientation: One to two shifts with a preceptor, typically including general/NICU and ICU orientation
• Charting System: Epic
• Call: Optional call and additional shifts may be available

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); CRT credentials are not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Current NRP certification for neonatal assignments
• Demonstrated competency caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Experience in or strong familiarity with critical care, emergency, NICU, MICU, inpatient, and PACU environments
• Ability to perform arterial blood gases, respiratory treatments, and respiratory equipment management
• Ability to assist with intubation; independent intubation is not required
• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and, when needed, to nearby partner locations in the Treasure Valley
• Permanent residence must be outside the facility’s 50-mile radius requirement
• First-time travel respiratory therapists are welcome to apply

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to neonates, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients
• Provide respiratory therapy services in the NICU, MICU, emergency department, PACU, and inpatient units throughout the hospital
• Perform arterial blood gases using radial or brachial techniques
• Administer respiratory treatments, overnight oximetry, and other diagnostic and therapeutic services
• Manage and monitor patients using respiratory equipment, including ventilators, noninvasive ventilation, Vapotherm, and related devices
• Support Level II NICU care, including attendance at deliveries and initiation of CPAP when indicated
• Assist physicians and clinical teams with airway management and intubation procedures
• Float between specialties and units based on patient volume and staffing needs, including possible mid-shift reassignment
• Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established standards for patient safety and respiratory therapy practice

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Meridian, Idaho, and join an experienced acute-care respiratory therapy team in the Treasure Valley.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.