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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS position requiring an RRT (CRT considered) and at least 2 years of experience at a Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU hospital setting with 417 beds
• Position within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Cares for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
• Uses ventilators including Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, and Hamilton C1/MRI
• Uses ResMed APAP, CPAP, and Bi-level devices
• Uses Airvo2 high flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO
• EPIC EMR experience required; Omnicell also used
• 6/12 hour variable shift schedule at 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• On-call generally not required except for planned events
• Floats throughout the hospital and ED but not to other facilities unless specifically hired for that

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across pediatric, neonatal, and general inpatient populations
• Supported by Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7 as well as supervisors, manager, and director
• Facility is on the journey to Magnet Status designation and is a teaching hospital
• Also designated as a Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
• Orientation provided through the Rapid City Hospital Respiratory Care Department
• Expected to work holidays that fall within contract dates
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated based on department needs; a full week off requires contract extension
• Scrub color required is pewter
• Free parking available
• Facility is known for being very traveler-friendly and welcomes contract renewals
• Radius requirement of 100 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible