NICU Respiratory Therapist in Rapid City, South Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,327/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.64
- Weekly
- $2,327
- Yearly (full-time)
- $121,004
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.64/hour — 72% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota ($37.53/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota right now
- 228 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota from 5 agencies, 115 of them in Rapid City.
- Pay in these listings: $27.46 – $132/hour, median $63.67/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in South Dakota: $37.53/hour ($78,062/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.26/hour across 122 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist in Rapid City, South Dakota, and experience the rewarding challenge of working in the NICU and pediatric critical care units. This 13-week contract offers an engaging schedule of rotating or straight night shifts, with 12-hour shifts that keep you busy and fulfilled. You'll be providing vital respiratory support, managing ventilators such as Draeger V500 and Savina 300, and ensuring the best care for neonatal and pediatric patients. This assignment stands out because of its focus on critical care respiratory therapy, where your skills directly impact the lives of our tiniest patients in an environment that values both expertise and teamwork.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: Rotating or straight nights, 12-hour shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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