Respiratory Therapist, Registered- Straight Night, Straight Weekend
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Nights
- Weekends
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting states $28.50–$44 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in North Dakota post a median of $40.24 an hour, the middle half $36.44–$40.82, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in North Dakota earn a median of $39.06 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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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
12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00 *Sign on Bonus Available: $15,000/2 years or $20,000/3 years*
Union Position
No
Department Details
This position is a full-time straight weekend nights role, scheduled 72-80 hours per pay period. The position will work 8 or 12-hour night shifts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On-call hours may be scheduled based on department needs. This schedule is designed as a dedicated weekend program and does not follow the standard rotating weekend requirements.
Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We have a great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations. We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. We have the potential to work in our neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at our 3 campuses. We have great management and friendly staff who is always willing to help each other.
Our Respiratory Therapy Department Offers
- Shift Differential Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Continuing Education
- Growth and Development
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
- Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- STEMI Center
- Level 4 NICU
Summary
The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications.
Job Description
What you will do
- Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
- Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
- Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
- We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
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
We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.
Qualifications
A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.
Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.
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 Oct 29, 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, opens in a new tab) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) 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: 80.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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