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Trinity Health
Boise, Idaho

Respiratory Therapist, RT, Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$61/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Description:

Title: Per Diem Respiratory Therapist, RRT, RT

Position Purpose

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What You Will Do

Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

  • Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist

  • Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
  • Current CRT and/or RRT credential.
  • Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.
  • Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Premium Pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
  • Variety of Practice Settings
  • DailyPay available
  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Job Details

  • Location: St Alphonsus Health System, Boise, ID
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Weeks: Ongoing
  • Hours: PRN
  • Shift: Night
  • Gross Weekly Rate: $61/hr

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide professional respiratory care across various hospital settings and regions as part of a mobile staffing solution. They are responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to improve patient outcomes while adhering to AARC guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited two-year respiratory therapist program and hold current CRT or RRT credentials. A valid state license in respiratory care is required for the state of practice.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient careCritical careInterpersonal communicationClinical assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $104k–$133k)230 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIdaho index 95.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Idaho20 active3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,921 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$35.5-$53.25/hr
#4

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$29.71-$53.49/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications
403B program

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$1,900/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.