Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, IA
NURSE's Etc. Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

$2,470/week

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Overview

Start Date07/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftFlexible
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
340 beds
Setting
Hospital

Pay

15% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,470/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,224/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Submission Requirements
Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
Orientation Dates: 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
HOLIDAY update: unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
24 months of of RRT/Respiratory experience in Hospital setting, -- CRTs will NOT be considered ---
EPIC emr experience [required]
ALL certs must be active [required]
NO 1st time travelers, must have completed a travel assignment within the past 15 months [required]
IA/Iowa Respiratory license {highly preferred} -- will accept licensing candidates; 1-3 week turnaround time
Equipment experience; jet ventilator [required]
Equipment experience; Drager Vent [required]
Equipment experience; Oscillator Vent [required]
Must be willing/able to float across different units throughout the hospital
NICU experience within the last 18 months [required]
Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months [required]

NURSE's Etc. Staffing Job ID #523429. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

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340 beds

Employer

NURSE's Etc. Staffing

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$2,038–3,846/week

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.

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