Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PEDS - $2,686 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS position at a Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU, requiring an RRT and minimum 2 years of experience.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma, and teaching hospital with 417 beds
• Works within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Cares for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
• 6/12 hour variable shift schedule at 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• On call not typically required except for planned events
• Floats throughout the hospital and ED but not to other facilities
• EPIC EMR required; Omnicell also used
• Utilizes ventilators including Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, and Hamilton C1/MRI
• Uses ResMed APAP, CPAP, and Bi-level devices
• Uses Airvo2 high flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO

Requirements

• RRT required; CRT may be considered based on experience
• South Dakota RCP License required prior to consideration (license required if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required if working in NICU
• AA degree required
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• First-time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric, neonatal, and general inpatient patient populations
• Supported by Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist 24/7 along with supervisors, manager, and director
• Orientation provided at the facility's Respiratory Care Department
• Expected to work holidays that fall within the contract dates
• May request up to 7 days off if the department can accommodate; a full week off requires extending the contract
• Pewter colored scrubs required
• Free parking available
• 100 mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts

American Traveler Job ID #P-747219. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

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