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Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a variable shift position at a busy hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring Epic proficiency and RRT certification.
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260–280 bed acute care hospital with a daily census of 250–260
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Respiratory Therapy department covering adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care, as well as general inpatient respiratory care
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Candidates must be prepared to care for NICU patients depending on unit needs
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Equipment includes Draeger V500 and Savina 300 ventilators, 3100A Oscillator, Servo-I MRI, Hamilton C1, ResMed APAP/CPAP/Bi-level, Airvo2 High Flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 blood gas machines, IPV, and Praxair iNO
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Charting via Epic (required) and Omnicell
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12-hour variable shifts, rotating or straight nights
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48 hours per week with a mix of 12-hour and 6-hour shifts
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Every other weekend rotation required
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RT coverage throughout the hospital and ED; floating to other facilities is not required unless specifically hired for that purpose
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Holidays that fall within the contract period are expected to be worked
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Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience required
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RRT required; CRT may be considered based on experience at manager's discretion
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AA degree required
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Critical care and general respiratory care experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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South Dakota RCP License required prior to consideration — allow approximately 30 days for processing (SDBMOE.gov); license required if applicable
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Current certifications required: RRT or CRT, BLS, ACLS
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NRP certification required if assigned to NICU patients
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Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
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2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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First-time travelers may be considered upon manager review with demonstrated strong experience
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Charge RT and Respiratory Clinical Specialist support available 24/7, along with supervisors, manager, and director
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Required scrub color is pewter
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Free parking is available on-site
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RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; a full week off requires a contract extension
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This is a traveler-friendly facility with a strong history of contract renewals
