Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Burlington, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$2,030/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Overview
- Location: West Burlington, Iowa
- Employment type: LTA
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 18:00 - 06:30
- Schedule: Every other weekend required, every other holiday rotation required, on-call once every scheduling period
- Coverage: May cover other shifts as needed
Role Summary
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Primary responsibility includes all respiratory care modalities, supervising respiratory care students, initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient records, and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating equipment. Provides care for neonate, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS
- NRP
- Experience in Educator roles
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- Some pediatric experience
Onboarding / Compliance
- Influenza vaccine or facility declination accepted
- Education verification
- Drug screen
- Skills checklist
- Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement
- Epic registration acknowledgement form
- COVID-19 vaccine declination accepted
- MMR
- Fit test
- Hepatitis B
- TB test
- Health statement
- Current driver’s license or state ID
- Varicella
- Tdap
- Background check
- Iowa adult and child abuse check
- EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check
- SING
- I-9 attestation
- Color vision test
- Contract employee data sheet
- NSO
- OFAC
- Evergreen link
- PALS
- NRP
- Optional name change documents
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
Fantastic!
Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search
Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 202420 nurses found this helpful
Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About West Burlington, IA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in West Burlington, IA here's what you should know:- West Burlington's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.
- West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population in West Burlington is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- West Burlington offers a variety of dining options, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
- The area has a growing arts and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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