Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fargo, ND

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-hour Day Shifts | Every other weekend and holiday expected

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, including arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy; assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placement, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
• Deliver medications, provide airway clearance therapy, and assist with bedside bronchoscopy
• Participate in ICU rounds, emergency response teams, and patient intrahospital transport
• Operate a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, ResMed AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, Nitric Oxide, 3100B HFOV, and various home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
• Document and manage patient care using Epic EMR; may float to other campus locations as 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+ beds
• Active North Dakota (NDSBRC) Respiratory Therapy license required, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• BLS certification through AHA required
• CRT credential considered; RRT (NBRC) certification preferred
• Must live more than 80 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred
• ACLS and PALS certifications through AHA preferred
• Experience in Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU rotation settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage rapid changes in patient condition in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, well-resourced acute care environment offering exposure to a wide range of complex cardiopulmonary cases across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
• Structured orientation program including lab training with education staff and preceptored shifts to support a smooth transition into the role