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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/PICU Travel Job in Fargo, ND | 13-Week Assignment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Fargo, North Dakota, supporting neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care patients. Join a high-acuity respiratory therapy team in an acute care hospital and provide advanced care across a Level IV NICU, PICU, and adult ICU while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This travel respiratory therapist assignment offers the opportunity to work with critically ill patients in a welcoming Fargo community with scenic parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the Red River Valley region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled; straight weekend or straight night schedules may be considered
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital with Level IV NICU, PICU, adult ICU, emergency, obstetric, and surgical services
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Department orientation, education-lab training, and preceptor shifts

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Recent specialized experience in a NICU and/or PICU, along with adult general-floor or critical-care experience
• Demonstrated Level IV NICU experience, including care of micro-preemies and neonates as young as 22 weeks gestation
• Experience with high-frequency ventilation, including jet ventilation and HFOV
• Experience with nitric oxide therapy and high-risk deliveries
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC; CRT credentials may be considered based on experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current PALS and NRP certifications
• ACLS certification preferred
• Active North Dakota respiratory therapy license, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Ability to work independently, respond effectively to rapid changes in patient condition, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and implement respiratory therapy protocols for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients
• Manage invasive ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, HFJV, HFOV, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Provide respiratory care during high-risk deliveries and for critically ill neonates, including extremely premature infants
• Perform arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, airway clearance, medication delivery, and ventilator adjustments
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and emergency response activities
• Participate in ICU rounds, emergency response teams, and patient transport throughout the hospital
• Support the use of nitric oxide, cough-assist devices, airway clearance equipment, and other specialized respiratory technology
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Communicate changes in patient status promptly and contribute to a safe, team-oriented clinical environment

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Fargo, North Dakota, and join a collaborative acute care respiratory therapy 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.