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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

$1,582-2,526/week

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Job info

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Employment Type

Temp

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift

Varied

Specialty Focus

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Population

All ages, primarily adults with NICU

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
Respiratory Therapist (3 years of experience)
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment within the past 15 months
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (AHA) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS (AHA) issued by American Heart Association
NRP
NBRC
Driver's License
Experience in a hospital setting
Experience with Epic
Experience working with Neonate patients
Experience working with Infant patients
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
Jet ventilator equipment experience
Drager ventilator equipment experience
Oscillator ventilator equipment experience

Scheduling Notes

Required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed
Orientation dates listed: 8/31, 9/8, 9/14

Additional Notes

CRTs will be considered by department leadership
Local radius rule: 50 miles
Past employees of the same health system may be restricted from returning to travel assignments under the stated separation policy

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

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340 beds

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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