Travel Contract

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$2,326/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

11% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,326/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,080/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Requirements:

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]

Certification Requirements

ACLS (AHA)
BLS
NBRC
NRP
PALS (AHA)

State License Requirements

Iowa

Employer

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied

About

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

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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