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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift role at a Level I/II Trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and NICU/Pediatric exposure.
Details
Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit within a Level I and Level II Trauma hospital
Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Transports
Night shift schedule alternating 4x8 and 5x8 hour shifts from , totaling 72 hours per pay period
Weekend rotation of every other Saturday and Sunday, approximately 3 weekends in a six-week block
Epic charting system used
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience required
NICU/Pediatric RRT experience preferred
Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Epic EMR experience preferred
BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
NBRC RRT certification required
MN RRT license required if applicable; pending license accepted but must be obtained by start date
Skills in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures preferred
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations including ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, and tracheostomy care
Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency oscillation, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications using various delivery systems
Support neonatal and pediatric procedures such as high-risk deliveries, intubation assist, and neonatal transports
Scrub color required: Dove Gray
First-time travelers will be considered
Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility as local candidates are not accepted
Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 9 months before returning as a traveler
Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
All RTO requests must be disclosed and approved at the time of submission
Holiday coverage required as needed by the facility
Lab work and Minnesota Livescan fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing, with fingerprinting done in person in Minnesota the Monday prior to the start date
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
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.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including 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.
Who can apply
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