Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Adult Acute Care in Fargo, North Dakota

Explore a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Fargo, North Dakota, supporting adult acute care, intensive care, and emergency patients in a Level I trauma environment. Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team and gain valuable experience with advanced respiratory equipment, diverse clinical settings, and strong interdisciplinary support.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,970
• Assignment Type: Travel healthcare assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Primarily 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required; weekend or straight-night schedules may be considered
• Clinical Setting: Adult acute care, intensive care, emergency, operating room, and procedural areas in a Level I trauma environment
• Orientation: Department education, laboratory orientation, and preceptor shifts

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Recent experience in Level I trauma and intensive care settings
• Experience in a hospital environment with 300 or more beds preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification may be considered
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Current North Dakota respiratory care license, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• ACLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and develop or follow respiratory therapy protocols
• Manage ventilator, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen, and airway-clearance therapies
• Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
• Administer respiratory medications and evaluate patient response to treatment
• Assist with intubations, bedside tracheostomy placement, bronchoscopy, extubation, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation
• Participate in emergency response teams, intensive-care rounds, and intrahospital patient transport
• Provide patient and family education related to respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team
• Document care accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
• Use and support equipment such as Hamilton ventilators, V60 systems, Airvo, cough-assist devices, Volara, Vest therapy, nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and home ventilators
• Float among nearby Fargo-area care locations as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

About the Fargo, North Dakota Location

Fargo offers the welcoming feel of a close-knit community alongside the amenities of a growing regional center. With a lively downtown, local dining and arts, accessible parks, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, Fargo is an appealing destination for respiratory therapists seeking a rewarding travel healthcare assignment in North Dakota.

Apply now to advance your respiratory therapy career with this Fargo, North Dakota travel assignment.

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.