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Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Straight Weekends)

Sanford Health logoSanford Health~$30–$60/hrtypicalFull timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Weekends
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP

Open in 2 locations

Sanford Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

North Dakota

2 open

How this pay compares

This posting states $28.50–$44 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in North Dakota post a median of $37 an hour, the middle half $36.63–$41.40, across 13 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 (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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Workplace injuries

ND,Fargo-Medical Center-General Medical And Surgical Hospitals in Fargo reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,965,966 hours worked: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 6 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

What North Dakota requires of a respiratory therapist

Registered respiratory therapist or certified respiratory therapist license, from the North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care.

  • Evidence of completing a bona fide respiratory care training program (CoARC accredited) and passing the NBRC registry exam for the registered level or the certification exam for the certified level (N.D.C.C. 43-42).
  • Staying active: Licenses expire annually and are renewed on application and payment of the annual fee (N.D.C.C. 43-42-03).

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%

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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

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00 * Sign-on Bonus Available- $10,000/2 years or $15,000/3 Years *

Union Position

No

Department Details

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

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • Growth and Development
  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
  • Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • STEMI Center
  • Level 4 NICU

Summary

Respiratory Therapist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

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 for ND, Fargo, 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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