Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience, including neonatal and pediatric experience, for a 13-week day/evening shift assignment at a regional health center in Ottumwa, IA.

Details

• Regional health center serving a broad community in Southeast Iowa, offering services including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics
• Respiratory Therapy department in a 75-bed facility
• Patient population ranges from adults and geriatrics to possible micro-premies and hospice patients
• Equipment includes Vocsn Ventilators and V60 BiPAPs
• Shift hours: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating may be required within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Some neonatal and pediatric experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (AHA certifications required)
• Active Iowa RT license required if applicable
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a diverse patient population, from neonates and pediatrics to adults, geriatrics, and hospice patients
• Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult) required prior to start
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
• Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) required — no instant or statewide searches accepted
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates must not be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates