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Travel Respiratory Therapist
Williston, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

$2,111-2,501/week

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Respiratory Therapist Travel Job - Williston, North Dakota

Position Overview

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Williston, ND
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility Type: Level IV trauma center
Patient Population: Neonatal to geriatrics (all ages)
Coverage Areas: All hospital areas including inpatient, outpatient, ER, rehab, sleep lab
Staffing: Typically only 1 RT per shift; traveler may be the only RT in-house

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
North Dakota state respiratory license

Experience Requirements

Must be able to work with all populations/ages, including neonatal patients
Required years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require competency with neonatal through geriatric patients and trauma/stroke stabilization cases (recommend minimum 1+ year experience)
Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Job Duties

Provide routine respiratory therapy treatments on medical/surgical floors
Assist with EKGs
Assist with complicated neonatal deliveries and C-section cases
Trauma stabilization until patient transfer
No clinical involvement beyond respiratory therapy scope
Ventilated patients are transferred out of the facility

Equipment Used

Airvo
PB 840 Ventilator
PB 980 Ventilator
LVT 1200 portable ventilator
Hamilton G-5 ventilator
V-60 Respironics
Bird Blenders

Work Schedule

Shifts: 3x12 hour shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) plus 12-hour call after shift
Scheduling: Team scheduling; open to block scheduling based on need
Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Orientation: 3 shifts (12 hours each) with another RT

Additional Information

Scrubs: Green generally; any color allowed on Fridays
Radius Rule: Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within 50 miles at any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) in the past 12 months
Return to Office (RTO) needed upfront; no additional RTO approved after submission

Facility

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

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Critical Access
25 beds

ADDRESS1301 15th Avenue WestWilliston, ND 58801

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About Williston, ND

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Williston, ND here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Williston, ND is higher than the national average due to the oil boom in the area.
Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 83°F, and the average low in winter is around 2°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the time of year due to the demand from the oil industry.

Transportation

Williston is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Williston is relatively young due to the influx of workers in the oil industry.
There is a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
Common health issues may include occupational hazards related to the oil industry.
Williston has a significant population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines due to the diverse population.
The city has a growing art and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational leagues and events.

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