Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Fargo, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU and PICU experience for a Level 1 trauma center specialty unit.

Details

• Level 1 trauma center acute care setting in a Specialty NICU/PICU respiratory therapy unit
• Level IV NICU with 40 beds, 8-bed Peds ICU, and 24 Peds beds, plus adult ICU/GF units
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts with every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Weekend-only or straight night status will be considered
• 36 hours per week
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation
• NICU staffed with 2-4 RTs per shift; Peds/PICU staffed with 1-3 RTs per shift, always working alongside a charge therapist
• Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
• Potential to float/train to other campus locations (BDWY or SU) if interested

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent respiratory therapy experience
• RRT via NBRC required; CRT considered
• BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• ACLS preferred
• Level IV NICU experience required, including high frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and gestational ages 22 weeks and above
• Ventilator experience with micro preemies in a Level IV NICU required
• PICU experience preferred; adult experience also beneficial
• ND state license required if applicable, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Experience with specialized respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5/C1, HFOV, high flow systems, and neonatal ventilators

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments, arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, ventilator and NIV therapy management, medication delivery, and airway clearance
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation
• Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and patient intrahospital transport
• Support high-risk deliveries as part of the care team
• Complete unit-specific orientation including lab training with RT education staff and preceptor shifts
• Steel gray scrubs required for Peds/PICU; blue hospital-provided scrubs required for NICU
• Badge in and out at facility required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Candidates with prior Sanford Health employment must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate