Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fargo, ND

Why Join Us Work within a large, well-staffed respiratory therapy team — typical shifts include a charge RT in both adult and pediatric areas along with multiple RTs on the floor, with 2–4 NICU RTs and 1–3 Peds/PICU RTs per shift. Level 4 NICU experience required , including high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and care of micro-preemies (gestational ages 22 weeks and above).

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-hour Day Shifts | Every other weekend and holiday rotation | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across NICU, PICU, and adult care settings
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy, including high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide therapy, and support for gestational ages 22 weeks and above
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, and participate in emergency response teams and ICU rounds
• Deliver medications, perform airway clearance techniques, and support high-risk deliveries
• Operate a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, 3100 A & B HFOV, ResMed AutoPAPs, and various home ventilators
• Conduct patient intrahospital transport and maintain continuous communication with the multidisciplinary healthcare team

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience, with specialization in NICU and/or PICU; adult experience also beneficial
• Level 4 NICU experience required, including high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and care of micro-preemies (gestational ages 22 weeks and above)
• RRT (NBRC) required; CRT will be considered
• BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• Active North Dakota state license (NDSBRC) required, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to adjusted rate terms

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Combined NICU and PICU experience strongly preferred; NICU or PICU with adult experience will also be considered
• Familiarity with Epic documentation and Omnicell medication cabinet systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing patient conditions

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, well-staffed respiratory therapy team — typical shifts include a charge RT in both adult and pediatric areas along with multiple RTs on the floor, with 2–4 NICU RTs and 1–3 Peds/PICU RTs per shift
• Opportunity to expand clinical experience across multiple campuses and pick up additional shifts as available