Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, IA
Premier Medical Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,249/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,003/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
Local Radius rule: 50 miles, 10% reduction to bill rate
Employee Separation Policy: Any past employee whether FTE, or PRN for the float pool, cannot work travel in another Market no matter which facility they currently work at, or have worked at within the past 12 months. If they worked travel (not FTE or PRN), the separation policy does not apply
HOLIDAY update: unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
- EMR: EPIC
UNIT Info
- Equipment: Drager, Jet, Oscillator
- Patient Types: all ages; primarily adults with NICU
- Scrubs: any color tops and bottoms, solids
No CRTs will be considered by the Department Leadership
Submission Requirements
Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
Orientation Dates: 8/3, 8/10
HOLIDAY update: unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
- 24 months of of RRT/Respiratory experience in Hospital setting, -- CRTs will NOT be considered ---
- EPIC emr experience [required]
- ALL certs must be active [required]
- NO 1st time travelers, must have completed a travel assignment within the past 15 months [required]
- IA/Iowa Respiratory license {highly preferred} -- will accept licensing candidates; 1-3 week turnaround time
- Equipment experience; jet ventilator [required]
- Equipment experience; Drager Vent [required]
- Equipment experience; Oscillator Vent [required]
- Must be willing/able to float across different units throughout the hospital
- NICU experience within the last 18 months [required]
- Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months [required]
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:
- Work history/resume/employment history must have 36 months of current RRT / Respiratory Therapy experience [required]
- Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Respiratory Therapy) – [required]
- IDPH / Iowa Department of Public Health / Respiratory Care and Polysomnography – [highly preferred] [document]
- Professional Reference/Reference Check - charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference from within 24 months of today's date [preferred]
- Driver’s License [document] [required]
- AHA/American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS / basic life support – [required]
- AHA/American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS / advance cardiac life support – [required]
- NBRC / National Board for Respiratory Care -- [required]
- PALs / pediatric advanced certificate [required] [document]
- NRP / neonatal resuscitation certificate [required] [document]
Certification Requirements
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS
- NBRC
- NRP
- PALS (AHA)
State License Requirements
- Iowa
About the Facility
Employer
Premier Medical Staffing Services
21 nurses recommend working with Premier Medical Staffing Services
Pros
Nicole is amazing in every aspect of being attentive, responsive, and going above and beyond for her team! Has helped every step of the way with starting travel contracts and making sure housings are safe!
Cons
None
Recommends working with Premier Medical Staffing Services
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Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies. We understand our clients’ need for highly qualified, expertly trained medical professionals and are passionate about helping clinicians find employment opportunities that fit their personality and needs. Able to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the healthcare landscape, we offer per-diem, contract and direct hire placements to support the unique needs of each industry sector. Premier Medical Staffing Services is Joint Commission Certified, a Military Spouse Employment Partner and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. We are proudly nurse owned.
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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