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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS position at a Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU, requiring RRT and NRP certification.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department of a teaching hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Level II Pediatric Trauma designation
• Care for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
• 6/12 hour variable shift schedule totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend
• Floating required throughout the hospital and ED but not to other facilities
• On-call typically only required for planned events
• Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell
• Works with ventilators including Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, and Hamilton C1/MRI
• Uses ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-level, Airvo2 high flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO equipment

Requirements

• RRT required, though CRT may be considered based on experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• AA Degree required
• South Dakota RCP License required prior to submission (license required if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• First-time travelers may be considered upon manager review with strong experience

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal critical care patients as well as general inpatient respiratory patients
• 24/7 support available on the unit from Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist, Supervisors, Manager, and Director
• Facility-specific orientation provided through the Respiratory Care Department
• Expected to work holidays that fall within the contract dates
• May request up to 7 days of time off if the department can accommodate; taking a full week off requires extending the contract
• Pewter scrub color required
• Free parking available
• 100 mile radius rule applies; local travelers not accepted
• Facility is known for being traveler friendly and frequently renews travel contracts