Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 24+ months of hospital experience and Level III NICU experience for a hospital position requiring Epic EMR proficiency.

Details

• Hospital setting with respiratory therapy services across multiple units
• NICU experience required, including Level III NICU care
• Uses jet ventilator, Drager ventilator, and oscillator ventilator equipment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be willing and able to float across different units throughout the hospital
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Requirements

• RRT credential required; CRTs will not be considered
• Minimum 24 months of RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience in a hospital setting
• NICU experience within the last 18 months required
• Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months required
• Must have completed a travel assignment within the past 15 months; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Iowa Respiratory license highly preferred; licensing candidates accepted with 1-3 week turnaround time
• License required if applicable
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• NBRC certification required
• PALS certification (AHA) required
• NRP certification required
• Jet ventilator equipment experience required
• Drager ventilator equipment experience required
• Oscillator ventilator equipment experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients across multiple hospital units including NICU
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team supporting critical care and neonatal patients
• Candidates who were previously employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration