American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care setting, requiring RRT/CRT certification and 2+ years of recent respiratory therapy experience in a large hospital with ICU experience.
Details
- Acute care setting at a Level 1 trauma facility
- Adult RRT unit with potential Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU rotation
- Utilizes Epic EMR
- Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, primarily 12-hour with some 8-hour shifts
- Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
- May float to other campuses within the health system as needed
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
- Works alongside charge RTs and 6-14 other therapists per shift depending on campus
- Uses equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1 ventilators, V60, Airvo, Philips CoughAssist, Synclara Cough Device, Volara, Vest, ResMed AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, Aerogen, Nitric Oxide, 3100B HFOV, and patient home vents (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required
- Level 1 trauma and ICU experience required
- ER experience preferred
- Experience in a facility with 300+ beds required
- RRT via NBRC preferred, CRT considered
- BLS (AHA) required
- ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred
- State license required if applicable
- Willingness to apply for state license within 72 hours of offer acceptance if not already held
- Epic EMR experience preferred
Additional Information
- Perform respiratory therapy assessments, protocols, and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
- Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
- Manage ventilator and NIV therapy
- Assist with intubations, bedside trach placement, bedside bronchoscopy, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
- Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and patient intrahospital transport
- Complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
- Must be able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills required for constant coordination with the healthcare team
- Ability to manage rapid changes in patient condition
- All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
- Steel gray scrubs required
- Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
- Candidates who previously worked for this health system must disclose prior employment and have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-762907. 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 - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
