Respiratory Therapist Job in Grand Forks, ND

Altru Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This is a 12-hour shift position available for a 91-day assignment beginning July 13, 2026. You will earn $2,759.40 per week.

In this role, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory treatment and support to physicians across adult and neonatal intensive care settings. Your responsibilities include:

• Delivering diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance
• Providing patient education and family teaching tailored to individual needs
• Identifying significant changes in patient condition and communicating through appropriate reporting and documentation
• Performing pain assessments and taking action according to standard operating procedures
• Completing comprehensive documentation including order entry, EMR charting, medication records, and incident reports
• Processing patient charges and generating verification reports as needed
• Disassembling, cleaning, and assembling respiratory equipment with proper preventative maintenance
• Tagging equipment requiring maintenance, safety checks, or repair and notifying appropriate departments
• Transporting infants to and from referral health systems when needed
• Delivering high-quality critical care aligned with patient care guidelines

This position is open to Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) with experience in either adult or neonatal care. Required certifications include a valid Respiratory Therapist License from the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Altru Hospital provides a collaborative clinical environment where you will work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams committed to patient safety and quality outcomes.