Travel Respiratory Therapist
Rapid City, SD
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,685/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,399/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,286/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
- A S A P START (2 Positions Available)Hospital Information353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SDLevel II Trauma CenterLevel III NICULevel II Pediatric TraumaOn the Journey to Magnet Status DesignationPrimary Stroke and Chest Pain CenterTeaching Hospital417 BedsGeneral InformationBeds: 260-280Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? 2 minimumWill you accept a first-time traveler? Upon manager review with strong experiencePatient Types:Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Critical Care, and general inpatient respiratory careMust be prepared to care for NICU patients if the requisition calls for that NRP cert requiredRequired Certifications:Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Requiredmanager will consider CRT based on experienceSouth Dakota RCP License (SDBMOE.gov) prior to submittal takes 30 daysBLS, ACLS, PALS. If working in NICU, must have NRP.Required Education:AA DegreeSkills required:Critical Care, General respiratory care experienceSupport on the Unit:Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist 24/7Supervisors, Manager, DirectorCharting System: EPIC (required)OmnicellEquipment:Ventilators: Draeger V500 and Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, Hamilton C1/MRIResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-levelAirvo2 High flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood gas machines, IPV, Praxair iNOFloating: If yes, where?RT Coverage throughout hospital and EDWill not float to other facilities, unless hired for that specificallyOrientation: (facility and unit)Rapid City Hospital, Respiratory Care DepartmentScheduling:Weekend rotation: Every otherWill they be on call? If so, what is that schedule?Generally, not unless it s planned for events like the Rally at Rapid City Hospital.Holiday Expectations: Work on holidays that fall within contract datesApproval of time off? May request up to 7 days if department can accommodate, must extend contract if taking a full week off.Approved time off does not waive contracted weekly hours. Travelers are expected to fulfill all guaranteed weekly hours. Travelers on extension contracts might be granted additional flexibility based on department needsOther notes or things you want us to check/verify?Scrub Color: PewterFree Parking? yes Program name:SimpliFi Travel Guaranteed Hours
Employer
Voca Healthcare
50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
Pros
I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"
Cons
None
Recommends working with Voca Healthcare
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
About Rapid City, SD
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Rapid City, SD here's what you should know:- Rapid City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 16°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Rapid City, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes, especially in the downtown area.
- Rapid City is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and plenty of parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Rapid City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Rapid City offers a variety of activities, including numerous restaurants offering local and international cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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