Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Cloud, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a Level I/II Trauma hospital, offering day and evening shifts.

Details

• Work within the Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a Level I and Level II Trauma hospital
• Treats adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations including NICU and Pediatric Critical Care
• 76 hours per pay period using a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
• Day shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Evening shift schedule of 5x8-hour shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Works every third weekend with a 12-hour shift, plus 8-hour evening shifts during the week
• Uses Epic charting system
• Performs neonatal transports, intubation assist, and ventilator management
• Utilizes equipment such as Bubble CPAP, Oscillating Ventilator, and Pressure/Volume Ventilator

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NICU/Pediatric RRT experience preferred
• Level I and Level II Trauma hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Active RRT license required if applicable, MN license accepted pending must be obtained by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT (NBRC)
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience in airway management including intubation assist and extubation

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatric/neonatal settings
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Manage patients with conditions such as ARDS, cystic fibrosis, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Administer a wide range of respiratory medications and treatments including nebulizer therapy and inhaled medications
• Perform chest physiotherapy and tracheostomy care/management
• Scrub color required is dove gray
• Required to work holidays as needed by the facility
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Does not accept local candidates, travelers must live 25+ miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 9 months before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• All RTO requests must be disclosed and approved at the time of submission
• Required to complete lab work within 48 hours of contract signing
• Minnesota state fingerprinting requirement, to be completed in person in Minnesota on the Monday prior to the scheduled start date