RRT
St. Cloud, MN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,246/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care493 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level I & II Trauma hospital night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and NICU/Pediatric background.
Details
- Rotating 4x8 and 5x8 night shifts from 1830-0300, totaling 72 hours per pay period
- Weekend requirement of approximately every other Saturday and Sunday
- Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatrics
- Involved in transports and neonatal inter-departmental transports
- Utilizes a variety of ventilator types including oscillating, pressure/volume, and high frequency oscillator
- Performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, intubation assist, and chest physiotherapy
- Epic charting system used
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
- NICU/Pediatric RRT experience preferred
- Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- MN RRT license required (pending license accepted if obtained by start date); license required if applicable
- NBRC RRT certification required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Skilled in ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, IMV, and high frequency oscillation
- Experience with arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
- Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
- Experience administering medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
Additional Information
- Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across critical care and emergency settings
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
- Manage patients with conditions such as ARDS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory distress syndrome
- Dove gray scrub color required
- Holiday coverage required as needed by the facility
- Must complete required lab work and Livescan fingerprinting within 48 hours of signing contract
- Fingerprinting must be completed in person in Minnesota prior to the scheduled start date
- First-time travelers accepted
- 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 during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
- Does not accept local candidates within 25 miles of the facility
Facility
Saint Cloud Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Saint Cloud Hospital
Pros
Management was great, not micromanaging. CNA ratio was amazing, and everyone was always helping each other out.
Cons
Lack of transporters, especially at night..there were none, but we had so many CNA’s to help, rotating schedules. Nights and days in the same week.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 493 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Saint Cloud, MN
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