Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift acute care position requiring neonatal and pediatric experience in a regional health center.

Details

• Night shift position in the Respiratory Therapy department on the 3rd floor
• Trauma Level VI facility with 217 beds
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Uses V-60, VOCSN, Hamilton, Vapotherm, and Airvo2 equipment
• Meditech EHR system
• Shift hours 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• CRT or RRT certification through NBRC required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required
• 1-2+ years of experience required
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric patients required
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries required
• Experience implementing and managing invasive and non-invasive equipment required
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required
• Iowa state license required if applicable
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment and implementing treatments and therapies
• Must be comfortable attending high-risk deliveries
• Requires management of both invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time