Registered Respiratory Therapist
Burlington, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Nights, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, on-call once every scheduling period, may cover other shifts as needed
Job Summary
- Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders across all age groups: neonate, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Responsible for all respiratory care modalities, including supervising respiratory care students.
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and manage respiratory equipment.
- Some pediatric experience preferred.
- Previous experience with Epic electronic health records within the last 12 months is required.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa.
- Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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