Respiratory Therapist - Straight Nights
Compensation
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Job Description
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
Union Position
- No
- Department Details
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
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.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist will assess, treat, and educate patients suffering from cardiopulmonary or sleep disorders. They are responsible for measuring lung capacity and providing diagnostic results and treatment recommendations across various clinical settings.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $89k–$111k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota | 58 active | 3,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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