Respiratory Therapist
Waterloo, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,540/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years)
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Overview
- Role: Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Adult ICU and NICU
- Bed count: 12 ICU
- Shift: Nights
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Employment type: Temp
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
- Respiratory Therapist (1.25 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- NBRC
- Experience working with NICU patients
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Driver's License
- Experience with Hamilton ventilators
- Experience with Drager ventilators
- Experience with Airvo devices
- Experience with Vapotherm devices
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- Iowa Respiratory license
- IDPH / Iowa Department of Public Health / Respiratory Care and Polysomnography
- Professional reference / reference check from within 24 months
- 1st time travelers welcomed
Additional Details
- Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
- Winter holiday coverage is required unless the unit is closed
- Orientation dates listed: 11/16, 11/30, 12/14
- Sooner start is preferred
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
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 Waterloo, IA
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Waterloo, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Waterloo, IA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F, and average lows in winter are around 11°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Waterloo, IA, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Waterloo is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by the Metro Transit.
- Waterloo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Waterloo offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are popular in the area.
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