Respiratory Therapist, Registered- Straight Night, Straight Weekend
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $59k–$92k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)575 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in North Dakota | 21 active | 3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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