Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Fargo, North Dakota
Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Specialty NICU/PICU

Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with specialty in NICU/PICU
• Experience with NICU, PICU patient population required; Adult ICU experience also beneficial

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent respiratory therapist experience, specialized in NICU, PICU, or Adult ICU
• Higher experience requirement applies if discrepancies found (in this case, 2 years)

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• BLS (AHA) required
• North Dakota state license or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• NRP and PALS (AHA) highly preferred
• ACLS preferred

Job Description

• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Provide therapeutic interventions and education to improve cardiopulmonary health and quality of life
• Perform regular patient and equipment assessments, adjust therapy as needed
• Collect and analyze blood and other specimens to determine oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gas levels
• Measure lung capacity and offer diagnosis and treatment suggestions
• Use equipment such as Epic computerized charting, Acudose medication cabinet, Hamilton G5 & C1 ventilators, V60, Airvo, CoughAssist, Vest, IPV AutoPAP, Radiometer ABL90, Aerogen, Trilogy/Astrel, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Radiometer TCM

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts with 8 & 12 hour options
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts required
• Weekend or straight night status may be considered
• 16 hours of call in a 6-week schedule
• Opportunity to pick up extra shifts

Unit & Environment

• 40 bed IV NICU, 8 bed Pediatric ICU, 24 beds Pediatric, 36 beds Adult ICU, 28 beds Intermediate Adult ICU, 110 beds Adult General Floor, 47 beds ER
• Will primarily work in NICU but may float to Adult/Pediatric ICU or other locations within Fargo as needed
• Team environment with charge RT and 6-14 other RTs per shift
• No solo work

Orientation & Training

• Lab orientation with RT education staff
• Preceptor shifts with unit RTs

Additional Requirements & Comments

• Must be motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle quick changes in patient condition
• Strong communication skills essential for collaboration with healthcare team
• Clinicians must badge in/out at facility
• Scrub color: Gray

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with NICU/PICU specialization seeking a dynamic hospital environment with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory care technology.