Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,981 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 13‑week assignment in Boise, Idaho. The position is 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The right candidate must have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience. As a CRT you will provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, performing evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize the continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations that require respiratory support.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (posting also notes 2 years in requirements list).
• Current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) may be required in some areas.
• Physical demands: ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift 20 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds when moving patients.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay and schedule

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Schedule: 12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020 the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare, continuing to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients by matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization.