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$2,812/wk
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Rapid City, South Dakota
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 21 hours ago
Shift
Variable, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 8, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in a hospital-based respiratory therapy unit that provides care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
  • Large, acute-care setting with 260-280 beds and a busy daily census
  • Serve a highly progressive and acute population including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care patients, as well as general inpatients
  • Care for NICU patients as needed
  • Variable 6- or 12-hour rotating shifts including day, evening, and night shifts
  • Weekend rotation is required every other weekend
  • Floating may be required throughout the hospital and emergency department, but not to other facilities unless specified
  • Equipment used includes Draeger V500 and Savina ventilators, 3100A Oscillator, Servo-I MRI, Hamilton C1, ResMed devices, Airvo2 high flow, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO
  • Required to use EPIC EMR and Omnicell

Job Requirements

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CRT will not be considered
  • South Dakota RCP license required; must be obtained prior to consideration (license required if applicable)
  • Associate degree (AA) in respiratory care required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU coverage
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
  • Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
  • Experience with EPIC charting system required

Additional Information

  • Provide advanced respiratory care to a wide range of acuity, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care patients
  • Work closely with charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7, as well as supervisors and department leadership
  • On-call duties may be required depending on hospital needs, especially during special events
  • Must be available to work holidays that occur within the contract period
  • Scrub color requirement is pewter
  • Free parking is available on site
  • No locals accepted; candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
  • First-time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience
  • Time off requests up to 7 days permitted, but no time off allowed during the first 3 weeks of August

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,812/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$36,556
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$146,224
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,692/wk
Regular Hours
$47.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,692
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,812/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,531 - $2,812. The $2,812 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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