Travel Respiratory Therapist
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a critical care role requiring RRT certification and critical care experience in a highly progressive acute respiratory care hospital setting.

Details

• Hospital with 260-280 beds and a daily census of 250-260 patients
• Highly progressive/acute respiratory care unit covering adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care, as well as general inpatient respiratory care
• May be required to care for NICU patients if the assignment calls for it
• Uses EPIC EMR (required) and Omnicell for medication dispensing
• Equipment includes Draeger V500 and Savina 300 ventilators, 3100A/3100B High Frequency Oscillators, Bunnell High Frequency Jet, Hamilton C1, ResMed APAP/CPAP/Bi-level, Airvo2 High Flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood Gas machines, IPV, and Vero iNO device
• 6/12 hour variable shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Floating required throughout the hospital and ED, but not to other facilities unless specified in contract
• On-call requirements vary by facility and may include early morning hours several days per week at certain locations

Requirements

• RRT required; CRT may be considered based on experience
• South Dakota RCP license required prior to start (license required if applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NRP certification required if caring for NICU patients
• AA Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience required for travelers
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Support on the unit includes 24/7 Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist coverage, as well as Supervisors, Manager, and Director oversight
• Orientation provided at the facility and within the Respiratory Care Department
• Expected to work holidays that fall within contract dates
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated if the department allows, though taking a full week off requires extending the contract
• No time off approved during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Scrub color required is pewter
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers may be considered upon manager review with strong experience
• Facility has a 100-mile radius rule; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts