Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 1-2 years of experience and pediatric/neonatal exposure.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy unit on the 3rd floor of a 217-bed regional health center
• Trauma Level VI facility
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Uses V-60/VOCSN/Hamilton ventilators, Vapotherm, and Airvo2 equipment
• Meditech EHR system
• Day shift hours from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No call or floating requirements

Requirements

• NBRC certification as CRT or RRT
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• 1-2 years of experience required
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required
• Experience with patient assessment and implementing treatments and therapies
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries
• Experience implementing and managing invasive and non-invasive equipment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Pediatric and neonatal experience preferred
• License required if applicable
• Iowa license application must be completed prior to applying
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Conduct patient assessments and implement respiratory treatments and therapies
• Attend high-risk deliveries as part of care team
• Manage invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at local rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time
• Monday or Tuesday start dates accepted
• Background check including Iowa SING (criminal and child abuse portions) required with no exceptions
• Mandatory reporter certification (child and adult) required
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required