Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fargo, ND

Level 4 NICU experience required, including high frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and care of patients at gestational ages 22 weeks and above, including micro preemies. Familiarity with Epic documentation and a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, 3100 A & B HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo).

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating shifts including 8- and 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and holidays. Weekend and straight night status will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, including arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy, including high frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV) and nitric oxide administration
• Assist with intubations, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations; participate in high-risk deliveries and emergency response teams
• Provide inpatient respiratory therapy care across adult, NICU, and PICU patient populations
• Conduct ICU rounds and support patient intrahospital transport
• Deliver medication therapy and airway clearance treatments using a broad range of respiratory equipment

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 patients at gestational ages 22 weeks and above, including micro preemies
• RRT (NBRC) required; CRT will be considered
• BLS (AHA) required
• NRP and PALS (AHA) required
• North Dakota state license (NDSBRC) required or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Must live more than 80 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Combined NICU and PICU experience strongly preferred; NICU or PICU with adult experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Epic documentation and a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, 3100 A & B HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-staffed team environment — each shift includes a charge therapist in both adult and pediatric areas, with 6–14 RTs on a typical shift and dedicated NICU and Peds/PICU RT coverage
• Opportunity to cross-train to additional campuses and pick up extra shifts in a large, full-service inpatient setting