Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Ottumwa, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy (Travel)

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
Number of Openings: 1

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Required License: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification in Iowa
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (higher value between 1-2 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Patient Population: Adults, geriatrics, pediatrics including possible micro-premies to hospice
• Must Have Skills/Experience: Some neonatal and pediatric experience required
• Float Requirements: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Equipment Experience: Vocsn Ventilators and V60 bipaps

Onboarding Requirements

• Must have Iowa SING Background Check cleared (including Criminal and Child Abuse portions) — no exceptions
• All background checks (counties and states) must be fully cleared prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
• Mandatory reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
• Drug test must be a 10-panel screening including opiates
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Facility Information

• Number of Beds: 75
• Patient Care Services: Emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and more

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with demonstrated neonatal and pediatric skills. The position offers a 13-week contract with a 12-hour day shift and 36 guaranteed hours weekly. Candidates must meet strict background check and certification requirements specific to Iowa. The role may require floating within a 25-mile radius and involves working with a diverse patient population ranging from micro-premies to hospice care. Experience with Vocsn Ventilators and V60 bipaps is preferred.