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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS position requiring RRT certification and NICU experience at a hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department caring for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
• 260-280 bed facility
• Rotating or straight night shifts on 12/6 hour variable schedules, 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period)
• Every other weekend rotation with applicable holiday coverage required within contract dates
• May float for RT coverage throughout the hospital and ED, but not to other facilities unless specifically hired for that
• Possible on-call responsibilities depending on specific job requisition, including Home Health call rotations and coverage at affiliated facilities
• Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell
• Works with ventilators including Draeger V500 and Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, and Hamilton C1/MRI
• Uses ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-level, Airvo2 High flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO

Requirements

• RRT certification required (CRT not accepted)
• AA Degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• NICU experience required
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• South Dakota RCP License required prior to submission, if applicable
• EPIC charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and general inpatient settings
• Supported by Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director
• Facility-specific orientation provided at start of assignment
• First-time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience
• Pewter colored scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated with contract extension; no time off approved during the first three weeks of August
• 100 mile radius rule applies; local candidates not accepted