Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Boise, ID

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Acute Care Hospital Contract in Boise, Idaho

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists can join an adult-focused acute-care hospital team in Boise, Idaho, for a 13-week travel assignment with strong clinical support, competitive weekly pay, and varied inpatient responsibilities. This travel respiratory therapy job is ideal for an RRT who enjoys a collaborative environment supported by lead therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists. Boise offers an outstanding quality of life with scenic foothills, the Boise River Greenbelt, vibrant downtown attractions, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,900
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Location: Boise, Idaho, with potential coverage in Meridian or Nampa
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Every other weekend; holiday coverage is required when applicable
• Call: No call or standby requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 2–3 department-specific shifts
• Charting: EPIC
• Float: First-to-float assignment; may include designated inpatient areas and nearby locations in Meridian or Nampa

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current respiratory therapist license or eligibility to practice in Idaho
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates may be considered with 3–5 years of experience
• RRT candidates should have at least 2–3 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required for approved pediatric or NICU coverage
• Experience providing adult inpatient respiratory care, including ventilator management, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen systems, airway management, and arterial blood gases
• Ability to assist with intubation; independent intubation is not required for this assignment
• Comfort working every other weekend and floating as assigned
• Travelers must reside outside the applicable 50-mile radius; a permanent address will be requested during the submission process
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Travel Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services for adult inpatients across designated hospital units
• Deliver approximately 36–42 respiratory treatments per 12-hour shift, based on daily patient needs
• Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, ventilator management, airway care, and arterial blood gas collection and analysis
• Manage and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, including adult ventilators, BiPAP systems, high-flow oxygen devices, cough-assist equipment, and airway-clearance systems
• Support patient transports and assist with airway procedures, including intubations
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, nurses, physicians, and the lead respiratory therapist to deliver safe, timely patient care
• Float to other designated areas or nearby locations as needed to support respiratory therapy department operations
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC
• Follow hospital policies, infection-prevention standards, and respiratory therapy best practices

Apply now for this travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Boise, Idaho, and join a supportive acute-care healthcare team.

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.