Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN- (PRN)
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- Driver's license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in North Dakota post a median of $41 an hour, the middle half $38.99–$42.25, across 317 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in North Dakota earn a median of $38.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 5 H-1B applications from Sanford Health for registered nurses, offering a median $23.23 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for registered nurses are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors registered nurses.
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About the job
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Compensation
Union Position
No
Department Details
Summary
Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Job Description
- Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
- Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
- Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
- Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
- Work with patients in their home, hospital, and clinic environments depending on patient needs.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy.
- May be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department.
- Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
- Required to complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-service training as required by the department and medical center.
You Belong at Sanford
- Sign On bonus options available!
- Referral Bonuses
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary Increases
- Shift Differentials
- Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
- Flexible shift options
- Opportunities for advancement
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
- School Sponsorships
Qualifications
Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing
Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring
and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and
subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials
as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC
credentialing requirements.
Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).
Active Driver’s License is required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
Based in Sioux Falls, SDHires in 9 statesPay on its listings: 72.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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