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Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Travel Assignment Facility: Magic Valley Hospital Department: Respiratory Therapy
Nights Shift Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Duration:13 weeks . Charting System: EPIC Trauma Level: Level III Care Setting: Acute Care First-Time Travelers: Accepted Minimum
1 year License to Submit: Yes BSN: Not required Required Certifications BLS ACLS PALS CRT or RRT certification through NBRC Additional
STABLE and NRP are required only for NICU assignments or travelers handling babies. Required Experience & Skills Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience. NICU experience is mandatory.
Experience with adult and neonatal respiratory care. Ability to work in inpatient and Emergency Department settings. Experience with ABG collection and analysis.
Experience administering breathing treatments. Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilators. Ability to assist with bedside bronchoscopy.
Ability to assist with intubation; LMA placement may be required. Note: Independent intubation is not specified as a requirement. Patient Population & Clinical Areas NICU (Level III) Adult ICU Stepdown Medical-Surgical Small pediatric unit Emergency Department Geriatric patients PICU: Not available.
Ventilator use varies and is occasional. Equipment Dräger ventilators Cervo NICU equipment Hamilton transport ventilator Vapotherm Philips V60 Philips V30 Schedule & Staffing 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. Every other weekend.
Holidays as scheduled, based on department needs. Self-scheduling available. Block scheduling may be accommodated.
Department meetings are mandatory once per month. Low-census call/standby requirements may apply under the contract. One week of unit-specific orientation, depending on experience.
A team lead or charge therapist will always be present on the shift. Travelers may be considered for charge responsibilities depending on experience and willingness. Travelers will not be the only respiratory therapist in-house.
Floating Requirements Travelers may float among: ICU General floors NICU Emergency Department Candidates must be comfortable working across these areas within their scope of practice. Facility & Dress Code Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Trauma Level: III EMR: EPIC Scrubs: Any color permitted Daily Workload: Varies by season; no more than approximately 30 treatments per shift. Workload is assigned by floor rather than treatment points.
Local Radius Rule Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility. The candidate's permanent address must be included in the submission to verify compliance. Profiles may not proceed to review until the address requirement is verified.
Cancellation Policy The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment . Submission Checklist Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience. Recent or relevant NICU experience.
Active BLS. Active ACLS. Active PALS.
Current NBRC CRT or RRT credential. STABLE and NRP, if the candidate will work in NICU or handle babies. Active state license available for submission.
EPIC experience. Experience with required respiratory equipment. Willingness to float among ICU, floors, NICU, and ER.
Availability for nights, every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled. Permanent address documented and verified outside the 50-mile radius. Important Notes NICU experience is mandatory , even though first-time travelers are accepted.
Candidates must hold the required certifications and have a license available for submission. STABLE and NRP