Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,480/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) IOWA CITY, Iowa. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), preferably at level III or IV. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and must hold current RRT certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role involves night shifts with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Certifications: RRT certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Education Requirements: RRT certification; Iowa RCP license
- Experience Requirements: NICU experience (preferably level III or IV); minimum of 0 years of experience
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Shift times are nights with scheduled days off.
- Work involves responsibilities in the neonatal intensive care unit with neonate-specific care, including a $5 differential for neonate cases.
- The assignment includes weekend coverage of approximately 50%.
- Critical dates include work on 6/22, 6/29, and 7/6.
- Travel is not required for this assignment.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Iowa City, IA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Iowa City, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and winter lows of 14°F.
- Expect warm summers and cold winters.
- Short-term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near the university.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, but the compact size makes it bike-friendly.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies, respiratory conditions, and obesity.
- Iowa City has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, college sports events, and numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports near the Iowa River.
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