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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PEDS - $2,677 per week

American Traveler · Rapid City, SD · 1 wk ago
On-siteFull-time

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS position at a 260–280 bed hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. The assignment starts November 15, 2026, runs for 13 weeks, and requires 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period) on variable 12‑hour shifts (3x12s). One opening is available.

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and general inpatient settings
  • Manage pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
  • Work rotating or straight night shifts on 12/6 hour variable schedules
  • Participate in every‑other‑weekend rotation with applicable holiday coverage
  • Float for RT coverage throughout the hospital and ED (not to other facilities unless specifically hired for that)
  • Assume possible on‑call responsibilities, including Home Health call rotations and coverage at affiliated facilities
  • Use EPIC charting system and Omnicell
  • Operate ventilators: Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, Hamilton C1/MRI
  • Use ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi‑level, Airvo2 High Flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO

Requirements

  • RRT certification required (CRT not accepted)
  • Associate degree required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience required
  • NICU experience required
  • Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • NRP certification required for NICU assignments
  • South Dakota RCP license required prior to submission (if applicable)
  • EPIC charting experience required

Schedule

  • Variable shifts: 3x12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
  • Rotating or straight night shifts on 12/6 hour variable schedules
  • Every‑other‑weekend rotation with holiday coverage required within contract dates
  • Possible on‑call responsibilities (Home Health call rotations, affiliated facility coverage)

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

  • Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Substantial housing stipends
  • 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

Additional details

Supported by a Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director. Facility‑specific orientation provided at start of assignment. First‑time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience. Pewter colored scrubs required. Free parking available. Time‑off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated with contract extension; no time off approved during the first three weeks of August. 100‑mile radius rule applies; local candidates not accepted. American Traveler Job ID #P‑768366.

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