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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT required, CRT considered with experience) for a high-acuity hospital respiratory care department serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care patients.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department in a large hospital with 260-280 beds and a daily census of 250-260
• Patient population spans adult critical care, pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory care
• Must be prepared to care for NICU patients when required
• Busy, fast-paced department
• EMR: Epic (required); medication dispensing via Omnicell
• Uses ventilators including Draeger V500 and Savina 300, 3100A and 3100B High Frequency Oscillators, Bunnell High Frequency Jet, and Hamilton C1
• Additional equipment includes 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
• Floats throughout the hospital and ED as needed but not to other facilities unless contract specifies otherwise
• On-call requirements vary by facility/requisition, including potential call coverage at Spearfish or during special events like the Sturgis Rally

Requirements

• RRT required; CRT 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
• Associate's degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• First-time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care units as well as general inpatient care
• Supported by Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director
• Facility and unit orientation provided
• Required to work holidays falling within the contract dates
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated if the department allows, though taking a full week off requires contract extension
• No time off approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Scrub color: pewter
• Free parking available
• Does not accept local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and welcomes contract renewals