
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.83
- Weekly
- $1,830
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,160
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 11/09/2026
This job pays about $50.83/hour — 30% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Dakota ($39.06/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Dakota right now
- 22 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Dakota from 5 agencies, 14 of them in Fargo.
- Pay in these listings: $50.83 – $75.93/hour, median $56.78/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in North Dakota: $39.06/hour ($81,245/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($67.11/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job in Fargo, ND
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Fargo, North Dakota, supporting adult patients in a fast-paced acute care hospital. Join a collaborative healthcare team, use advanced respiratory equipment, and make a meaningful impact in a strong Midwest community with growing healthcare jobs.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care in a busy hospital setting in Fargo, ND. This travel respiratory therapy role offers a dynamic workload, supportive team environment, and the chance to work with advanced EMR technology and respiratory equipment in a large acute care facility.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel
- Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital
- Location: Fargo, ND 58104
- Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts
- Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830-$1,970
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care or hospital setting
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) considered
- North Dakota respiratory therapy license required, or willingness to apply promptly after acceptance
- BLS certification from AHA required
- ACLS and PALS from AHA preferred
- Level I trauma experience required
- ICU experience required; emergency room (ER) experience preferred
- Experience in a large hospital environment with 300+ beds preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive respiratory therapy assessments and develop appropriate care plans
- Manage ventilator support, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), and oxygen therapy
- Provide medication delivery, airway clearance, and blood gas analysis support
- Assist with intubations, bedside trach placement, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
- Respond to emergencies and support ICU rounds, critical care workflows, and intrahospital patient transport
- Work with advanced respiratory equipment and clinical technology in a hospital-based setting
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and the care team to help ensure safe, responsive patient care
If you are a skilled travel Respiratory Therapist looking for your next healthcare job in Fargo, ND, apply now and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
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.
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