Registered Respiratory Therapist
Willmar, MN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Willmar, Minnesota

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: 2 weekends on, 1 weekend off
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple areas including Emergency Room, hospital floors, and ICU.
• Must have a broad skill set to serve a diverse patient population.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) skills are a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Minnesota.
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Compliance and Background Checks

• Criminal background check required within one year of start date, including:

  • 7-year search, SS trace, county, sex offender, nationwide checks.
  • Education verification (not required for CNAs).
  • International background checks if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S.
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot begin with fingerprints pending unless approved with a “more time needed” letter.
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required.
• Primary source verification of state license required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (N95) required.
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted).
• Tuberculosis screening per Minnesota state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent testing).
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chickenpox).
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season; mask required if declined.
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 1 year of start (not required annually).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from recent employers within the last 2 years.
• Skills checklist required.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules during orientation.
• Dress code: Dove gray scrubs (light gray) for RRTs.
• Photo for badge with specific guidelines (grey background, no selfies, JPG format).

Important Notes

• Candidates must complete a Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing the contract.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration.
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally.
• Candidates must sign a confidentiality agreement prior to start.
• Badges must be returned to management on the last day of assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable working night shifts in a hospital setting with diverse respiratory care responsibilities.