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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adult Acute Care & Level I Trauma in Fargo, ND

Join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Fargo, North Dakota, for a 13-week acute care assignment with Level I trauma and adult ICU experience. This rewarding RRT job is ideal for a motivated clinician who works independently, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and responds confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions. Fargo offers a welcoming community, excellent dining and arts experiences, scenic parks, and abundant four-season outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Schedule: Rotating day and night shifts, including every other weekend and holidays
• Care Setting: Adult acute care, adult ICU, and Level I trauma
• Documentation: Epic EMR
• Orientation: Respiratory therapy lab orientation and preceptor shifts
• Additional Opportunity: Extra shifts may be available; occasional floating to other nearby departments or campuses may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Recent Level I trauma and adult ICU experience required; emergency department experience preferred
• Experience in a facility with 300 or more beds preferred
• Active North Dakota Respiratory Care license, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of accepting an offer
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates may be considered
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and in multiple acute-care areas as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and develop appropriate respiratory therapy interventions
• Perform respiratory therapy protocols, arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis
• Manage invasive ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and home ventilator support
• Administer respiratory medications and provide airway clearance therapies
• Assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placement, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubation
• Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and intrahospital patient transport
• Provide safe, timely respiratory care across adult critical care, inpatient, emergency, perioperative, and other assigned areas
• Communicate changes in patient condition and treatment recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Collaborate with fellow Respiratory Therapists while maintaining patient safety and high clinical standards

Apply now for this travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Fargo, North Dakota, and advance your respiratory therapy career with a leading acute-care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.