Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PEDS - $2,677 per week

American Traveler; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

premium medical

dental

vision and life insurance

401(k) match

housing stipends

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Rapid City, South Dakota. The role involves NICU, PICU, and general inpatient respiratory care with rotating 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour workweek.

Supported by a 24/7 team including supervisors and clinical specialists, this travel assignment offers on-site facility orientation and potential on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RRT certification is required.
• AA Degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• NICU experience required.
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments.
• South Dakota RCP License required prior to submission.
• EPIC charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and general inpatient settings.
• Operate ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• May rotate shifts and participate in on-call coverage.
• Utilize EPIC charting system and Omnicell.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

RRT certification

NICU experience

Critical care

General respiratory care

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

AA Degree

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department caring for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory patients
• 260-280 bed facility
• Rotating or straight night shifts on 12/6 hour variable schedules, 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period)
• Every other weekend rotation with applicable holiday coverage required within contract dates
• May float for RT coverage throughout the hospital and ED, but not to other facilities unless specifically hired for that
• Possible on-call responsibilities depending on specific job requisition, including Home Health call rotations and coverage at affiliated facilities
• Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell
• Works with ventilators including Draeger V500 and Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, and Hamilton C1/MRI
• Uses ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-level, Airvo2 High flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO

Requirements

• RRT certification required (CRT not accepted)
• AA Degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• NICU experience required
• Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• South Dakota RCP License required prior to submission, if applicable
• EPIC charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and general inpatient settings
• Supported by Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director
• Facility-specific orientation provided at start of assignment
• First‑time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience
• Pewter colored scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be accommodated with contract extension; no time off approved during the first three weeks of August
• 100 mile radius rule applies; local candidates not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-768366. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry‑free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

• premium medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• generous 401(k) match
• substantial housing stipends
• and more

Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in‑house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.