Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fargo, ND

Why Join Us Work within a well-staffed respiratory therapy team — typical shifts include a charge therapist plus multiple additional RTs across campuses, offering a collaborative and supportive environment. Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy; assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placements, tracheostomy changes, decannulations, and extubations.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating shifts, primarily 12-hour shifts with some 8-hour shifts; every other weekend and holidays required. Weekend and straight night status may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocol-driven care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy; assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placements, tracheostomy changes, decannulations, and extubations
• Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis; administer medication delivery and airway clearance therapies
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and participate in emergency response teams and ICU rounds
• Facilitate patient intrahospital transport and contribute to interdisciplinary ICU rounding
• May float to other campus locations within the Fargo area as operationally needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Level 1 trauma and ICU experience required
• Experience working in a facility with 300 or more beds
• Active North Dakota state license (NDSBRC) required; candidates willing to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance will be considered — licensure processing may take 3 to 6 weeks
• BLS certification through AHA required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to adjusted rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Emergency department (ER) experience preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be considered
• ACLS and PALS certifications through AHA preferred
• Experience in Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU rotation settings is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-staffed respiratory therapy team — typical shifts include a charge therapist plus multiple additional RTs across campuses, offering a collaborative and supportive environment
• Gain exposure to a broad range of advanced equipment and procedures in a high-acuity, multi-campus health system setting with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts