Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Access Healthcare
2x16 hrs, Rotating
$2,171/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown2x16 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Respiratory Therapist (Temp)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with extensive hospital experience to work varied shifts. Must be able to float across different units within the hospital and provide care primarily for adult patients, including NICU level III patients.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
- Minimum 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- Completion of at least one travel assignment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system
Work Environment & Expectations
- Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours.
- Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Scrubs allowed in any solid color tops and bottoms.
- No consideration for Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs).
- Must be willing and able to float across different hospital units.
Additional Notes
- Orientation scheduled for July 20.
- Professional references from supervisors or managers within the last 24 months preferred.
- Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from working travel assignments in this market.
This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with recent NICU and hospital experience who have completed prior travel assignments and are comfortable working varied shifts in a hospital setting.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- 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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