Respiratory Therapist
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level II trauma acute care facility.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II trauma designation
• Respiratory Therapy department covering all areas throughout the facility, including NICU, ICU, surgical, medical, and cardiac units
• Patient population ranges from neonatal to geriatric
• Equipment includes Airvo, PB 840, PB 980, Hamilton C1, MR1, and V-60 Respironics ventilators
• Epic EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1800–0630), 3x12s per week
• Day shift hours also available (0600–1830)
• Rotating every third weekend
• Every third holiday required
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• NICU experience required
• Active RRT or CRT credential required
• Active North Dakota state license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, make clinical judgments, and collaborate closely with physicians
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across all inpatient areas, including NICU, ICU, surgical, medical, and cardiac settings
• RTs are respected across all disciplines and work within a supportive, friendly team environment
• Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who are or have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• RTO requests of 7 or fewer days for the 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved