Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
Job in
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, 58126, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary / Respiratory Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU/PICU position at a Level 1 trauma center requiring at least 2 years of specialized NICU/PICU experience.
Requirements- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapist experience
- RRT (NBRC) required, CRT (NBRC) considered
- BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA) certifications required
- ACLS preferred
- Experience with NICU and/or PICU patient population required; adult experience also beneficial
- State license required if applicable
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Level 4 NICU/PICU unit within a 394+ bed acute care facility with Level 1 trauma designation
- Patient population includes NICU, PICU, and potentially adult patients
- Level 4 NICU includes high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and gestational ages 22 weeks and above
- Experience with ventilator management down to micro preemies required
- Uses Epic EMR
- Rotating 8- and 12-hour day/night shifts
- Every other weekend required, with consideration for straight weekend or straight night status
- Holiday coverage required
- Works as part of a team with charge RTs and 6-14 other RTs per shift, 2-4 NICU RTs and 1-3 Peds/PICU RTs per shift
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
- Potential to train and float to other campus locations within the health system
- Responsibilities include respiratory assessments and protocols, arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, ventilator and NIV therapy management, medication delivery, airway clearance, assisting with intubations/extubations, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, emergency response team participation, ICU rounds, and intrahospital patient transport
- Utilizes specialized equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, Philips Cough Assist, Synclara Cough Device, Volara, Vest, IPV, Res Med AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL
90 Flex, EPOC POC device, Aerogen, Nitric Oxide, 3100 A & B HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, Sentec TCM, Neo Puff, and home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo) - Orientation includes lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
- Scrub requirements:
Steel Gray for Peds/PICU or blue hospital-provided scrubs for NICU - All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
- Candidates must disclose any previous employment with this health system, which may affect eligibility
- Local candidates within 80 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job : P-766977
Open Positions: 1
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