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Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota

Respiratory Therapist, Registered- Straight Night, Straight Weekend

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.5-$44/hr

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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

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.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients with cardiopulmonary or sleep disorders, measure lung capacity, and help prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications. Analyze patient findings, recommend treatment, and provide respiratory care across general floors, critical care, and other clinical areas.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient EducationPulmonary Function MeasurementDisease MonitoringCardiopulmonary CareSleep Disorder CareClinical Equipment UseNeonatal CarePediatric CareAdult CareComputer Skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$59k–$92kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)575 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in North Dakota21 active3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
5
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($15,000 for 2 years or $20,000 for 3 years)
Shift Differentials
Flexible Scheduling
Continuing Education
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,094/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.