Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: 9/7/2026
Available Shifts: 12 D/E/N
Pay Rate: $2355.00 - $2426.00
Travel RRT NICU/PEDI jobs in Rapid City, SD with AMN Healthcare let you provide critical respiratory care for newborns and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. You will assess patient needs, deliver respiratory treatments, monitor ventilators, document progress, and collaborate with medical teams. Required qualifications include a degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program, current RRT certification, and at least 2 years of critical care experience[1].
Rapid City, SD offers access to the Black Hills, outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions.
AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds higher ethical standards in business practices.
Apply now to join this Travel RRT NICU/PEDI assignment in Rapid City, SD.
Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RT-SD
Certifications: BLS(Copy Needed); RRT(Copy Needed); ACLS(Copy Needed); NRP(Copy Needed); PALS(Copy Needed)
AND
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pedi
Experience: 2 years
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Facility LocationRapid City is the second largest city in South Dakota. Known as the City of Presidents due to its proximity to Mt. Rushmore, it is a city in which culture seekers and outdoors types will feel right at home. Hikers will want to experience the beauty of Black Hills firsthand. The mountain range offers a bevy of hiking, camping and mountain biking opportunities. Mt Rushmore, of course, is a significant tourist draw and should be seen by everyone at least once. In addition to the famous monument, Black Hills boasts an impressive array of attractions, including Jewel Cave National Monument and Harney Peak. In town, Rapid City offers a diverse array of eateries, galleries, boutiques and nightlife options.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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