Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Council Bluffs, IA
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Council Bluffs, IA

Pay: $55,000-$82,000/yr + shift differentials

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a collaborative acute care team providing respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and newborn patients across multiple hospital departments. This role offers a diverse patient population, advanced respiratory equipment, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Shift Details

• Full-time
• 12-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling based on department needs
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holidays with permanent staff
• Typically no call required (30-minute response time if needed)
• Department-specific orientation: 2 days
• Will not be the only Respiratory Therapist on duty
• No floating to a sister campus

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive compensation
• Shift differentials available where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Opportunity to work with a wide variety of patient populations and advanced respiratory equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and newborn patients.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients throughout the hospital.
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Perform EKGs as needed.
• Assist physicians during intubation procedures.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies throughout the facility.
• Deliver approximately 30–40 respiratory treatments and patient checks per shift.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP preferred.
• CRT candidates will not be considered.

Why This Opportunity

• Care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-acuity cases including STEMI, CVA, COVID, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP patients.
• Work throughout the hospital including:
  • Emergency Department
  • ICU
  • Medical/Surgical Floors
  • Pediatrics
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Nursery
  • Operating Room
  • PACU
  • Sleep Lab
  • Outpatient Services
• Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage available 24/7.
• Utilize advanced respiratory equipment including Drager ventilators, A40, LTV, Avea (Nursery), V-60, and Vapotherm systems.
• Supportive department leadership with a collaborative team environment.

Location Highlights

Council Bluffs offers the convenience of a mid-sized community with easy access to the Omaha metro area while maintaining a lower cost of living. Residents enjoy a growing dining and entertainment scene, miles of trails along the Missouri River, nearby parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and attractions such as casinos, concerts, and outdoor recreation. Its central Midwest location also provides convenient travel throughout the region.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Shift differentials
• Employee assistance programs
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits

Work Location: On-site – Council Bluffs, Iowa