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Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

$2,044-2,281/week

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Respiratory Therapist

Location

West Burlington, Iowa

Schedule

Night shift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
12-hour shifts
Every other weekend required
On-call required once per scheduling period
May cover other shifts as needed

Role Overview

Provide respiratory care for patients across the lifespan, including neonate through geriatric
Responsible for all respiratory care modalities
Supervise respiratory care students
Perform therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate respiratory equipment

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
NRP
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Driver's License
Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

Some pediatric experience

Onboarding / Health Requirements

Drug screen
Skills checklist
Influenza vaccine or declination
COVID-19 vaccine or declination
MMR immunity or acceptable alternative
Fit test
Hepatitis B immunity or acceptable alternative
TB test documentation
Health statement
Varicella immunity or acceptable alternative
Tdap
Color vision test

Facility

Great River Medical Center

2.9rating(16 reviews)

3.0rating

Pros

Friendly people

Cons

Hospital is a shit show and staffed with mainly travelers because they can’t keep core staff.

Anonymous

Educator (RN)

Review of Great River Medical Center on Dec 29, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
314 beds

ADDRESS1221 South Gear AvenueWest Burlington, IA 52655

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About West Burlington, IA

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

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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