Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fargo, ND

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shifts (primarily 12-hour, some 8-hour) | Every other weekend and holidays required | Weekend and straight night status considered

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocol-driven care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy; assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placement, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
• Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis; deliver aerosolized medications and airway clearance therapies
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and participate in emergency response teams and ICU rounds
• Perform patient intrahospital transport and support care across multiple campus locations as needed
• Utilize a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, 3100B HFOV, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, Nitric Oxide, ResMed AutoPAPs, and Epic EMR

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 state license (NDSBRC) required — must be willing to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• CRT considered; RRT (NBRC certification) preferred
• Must live more than 80 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-staffed team environment — each shift includes a charge therapist and multiple RTs, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Gain exposure to a high-acuity, high-volume setting with a wide variety of respiratory procedures, equipment, and patient populations across multiple campuses