Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Bemidji, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level III trauma acute care hospital in Bemidji, MN.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level III trauma designation
• 117-bed facility with respiratory therapy coverage across multiple departments including ED, ICU, Med/Surg, Peds, OB, and Family Care areas
• Procedures include ventilator management, nebulizer treatments, EKGs, BiPAP/CPAP, and bedside spirometry
• Equipment includes Drager ventilators, Respironics BiPAP/CPAP, Smart Vest, MicroNebs, and Mortara EKG carts
• Charting via Epic EMR; Pyxis medication system in use
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Floating required across all hospital departments and areas
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program
• Active Minnesota state license required, or willingness to obtain upon acceptance of offer (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), CRT and RRT via NBRC, ACLS, NRP
• Competency in care and treatment of patients of all ages
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and spirometry devices
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize daily duties
• Two current professional references required — one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years in the relevant specialty
• Copies of active certifications required for consideration; no pending certifications accepted

Additional Information

• Responsible for ventilator management, breathing treatments, EKGs, BiPAP/CPAP therapy, and bedside spirometry across multiple care settings
• Orientation consists of 8 hours covering hospital layout, equipment storage, department policies, patient care areas, and brief computer training
• Gray scrubs required
• Candidates with previous employment at any Sanford Health location must disclose this prior work history; a minimum gap of 6 months from end date to submission date is required for returning employees
• Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are eligible to apply
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility