Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,557 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Rapid City, SD. The role focuses on pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with rotating 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour work week.

You'll join a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting, providing high-quality care while gaining diverse clinical experience through travel assignments. Start date is 11/15/2026, with potential for growth and professional development through slate's travel programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in critical care.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications required.
• South Dakota RCP license valid for practice in SD.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical respiratory care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure safe, effective therapy.

Skills

Critical care experience

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

SD RCP License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Description

In this role, you will provide critical respiratory care in a fast-paced environment, primarily focused on pediatric and neonatal patients. You'll work rotating shifts, ensuring the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and experience in a variety of clinical settings.

Highlights

• Rotating shifts with every other weekend off
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
• Focus on pediatric and neonatal critical care

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in critical care
• BLS Certification
• South Dakota RCP License (SDBMOE.gov)
• ACLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• PALS Certification

Slate Healthcare Job ID #9d0a6e4d-965c-47f9-9a6b-86f7e09da97f. 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.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We're committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers - while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician's lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible - because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.