Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler - 4.0 Fargo, ND Job Details Contract $2,398 a week 12 hours ago Qualifications NRP Certification NICU experience PICU experience PALS Certification BLS Certification Pulmonary critical care Working with pediatric populations Pediatric critical & intensive care High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) machines Neonatology State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures)

Neonates RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU and PICU experience for a Level 1 trauma center specialty unit. Details Level 1 trauma center acute care setting in a Specialty

NICU/PICU

respiratory therapy unit Level IV NICU with 40 beds, 8-bed Peds ICU, and 24 Peds beds, plus adult ICU/GF units 12-hour day/night rotating shifts with every other weekend and rotating holidays Weekend-only or straight night status will be considered 36 hours per week Uses Epic EMR for documentation NICU staffed with 2-4 RTs per shift; Peds/PICU staffed with 1-3 RTs per shift, always working alongside a charge therapist Opportunity to pick up extra shifts Potential to float/train to other campus locations (BDWY or SU) if interested Requirements Minimum 2 years recent respiratory therapy experience RRT via NBRC required; CRT considered BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA) certifications required ACLS preferred Level IV NICU experience required, including high frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and gestational ages 22 weeks and above Ventilator experience with micro preemies in a Level IV NICU required PICU experience preferred; adult experience also beneficial ND state license required if applicable, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance Experience with specialized respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5/C1, HFOV, high flow systems, and neonatal ventilators Additional Information Perform respiratory therapy assessments, arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, ventilator and NIV therapy management, medication delivery, and airway clearance Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and patient intrahospital transport Support high-risk deliveries as part of the care team Complete unit-specific orientation including lab training with RT education staff and preceptor shifts Steel gray scrubs required for Peds/PICU; blue hospital-provided scrubs required for NICU Badge in and out at facility required Strong communication and teamwork skills required in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Candidates with prior Sanford Health employment must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate