Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dubuque, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift hospital assignment requiring at least 24 months of hospital or critical access experience and willingness to work across multiple hospital units.

Details

• Respiratory Care unit in a hospital setting
• Must be able to work in all areas of the hospital, including ED, ICU, and neonatal units
• Uses Drager Vents, Airvo, V60s, and NKV-330 equipment
• Epic EMR
• Night shift, 3x12s, 36 hrs/week, 6:00 PM-6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• Minimum 24 months of experience in a Hospital or Critical Access setting
• NICU experience preferred
• Active BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Active ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Active NRP certification
• Active NBRC certification
• Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license required at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple hospital departments including ED, ICU, and neonatal areas
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) unless the unit is closed
• Limited time-off requests permitted during the holiday season
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH markets per separation policy