Respiratory Therapist, NICU/Pediatric
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (NICU/PEDS) with a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience and RRT certification for a 13-week variable shift position at a 260-280 bed hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department of a 260-280 bed hospital in Rapid City, SD
• Patient population includes pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory care
• NICU experience is required, with the expectation of caring for NICU patients as needed
• Rotating or straight nights on 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage expected for holidays that fall within the contract period
• Float coverage throughout the hospital and ED; no floating to other facilities unless specifically hired for that purpose
• EMR: Epic (required); Omnicell also in use
• Equipment includes: Draeger V500 and Savina 300 ventilators, 3100A Oscillator, Hamilton C1/MRI, ResMed APAP/CPAP/Bi-level, Airvo2 High Flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood Gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT will not be considered
• Associate of Arts (AA) degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• NICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Active South Dakota RCP License required prior to consideration — licensing through SDBMOE.gov typically takes approximately 30 days
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (NRP required for NICU assignments)
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with strong clinical experience, subject to manager review
• Charge RT and Respiratory Clinical Specialist support available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; candidates must extend their contract if taking a full week off
• No RTO will be approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• Scrub color: Pewter
• Free parking is available on-site