Job Description

Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist 2 years exp required

 

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS, Stable

Shift Notes

nights 3x12

 

Respiratory Therapy – Meridian Hospital (Floor 1)

Department: Respiratory Therapy (with NICU coverage)

General Information

• Average Treatments per Day: 25–28 during an 8-hour shift
• Certifications Required:
  • Mandatory: RRT (CRT not accepted)
  • Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • For NICU: NRP required

Patient Population

• Units Covered: NICU Level IIB, MICU, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
• Additional Areas: PACU, Overnight Oximetry, ER, and all inpatient floors
• Hospital Coverage: ER + all inpatient units

Experience / Skill Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable floating between all specialties: ICU, MICU, Med-Surg/Telemetry, ER, etc.
• Preferred:
  • Level II NICU experience
  • Comfortable attending deliveries and initiating CPAP
  • Pediatric ER experience (stabilization and transfer)
• First-time travelers accepted

Job Duties

• Perform ABGs (radial/brachial)
• Administer all respiratory treatments
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• Intubation: RTs assist only (do not perform independently)

Hospital Staffing & Support

• In-house Coverage: Intensivists, Hospitalists, Anesthesia 24/7; eICU at night
• Leadership:
  • Manager: Julie
  • Charge/Supervisor on both Day & Night shifts (assignments, resource support, may take patients)
• Staffing Levels:
  • Days: 7–9 RTs
  • Nights: Drop to 4–5 RTs by 11 PM
  • Travelers will not be the only RT in-house

Equipment

• Ventilators: Dräger V500, Hamilton, ReVel
• Other: V60s, Vapotherm, EPOC

Scheduling & Shifts

• Self-scheduling: Travelers sign up after core staff; must stay flexible
• No block scheduling ; may be asked to trade or rotate shifts
• Shift Times:
  • Days: 07:00–19:30
  • Evenings: 11:00–23:30
  • Nights: 19:00–07:30
• Orientation: 1–2 shifts with preceptor (1 day NICU/General + 1 day ICU)
• RTO: Must be approved in advance

Weekend / Holiday / Call

• Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Days: Saturday & Sunday
  • Nights: Friday & Saturday
• Holidays: Participate in rotation as needed
• Call: Optional; text list for shift pick-up
• Response Time: 30 minutes

Floating

• May float throughout the hospital
• Possible sister facility coverage:
  • Nampa (14 miles west)
  • Boise (10 miles east)
• May be asked to float mid-shift with ≥60-minute notice

Dress Code

• Any scrub color; must be clean and professional

Other

• Radius Rule: 50 miles

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. 

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! 

Why Choose us?

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1. Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
2. Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
3. Consistency : We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
4. Comprehensive care : Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.

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Job Tags

Flexible hours, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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