Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,620 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in pediatric care is needed in Ottumwa, Iowa. The position involves providing respiratory therapy services to adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations. Candidates must be prepared to start within 7-10 days of offer acceptance and meet all onboarding requirements.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, Monday or Tuesday start options.
• Required Qualifications: Current Iowa license in hand at the time of submission, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, 1-2 years of experience in respiratory therapy, with some neonatal and pediatric experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neonatal and pediatric patients on respiratory therapy units.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have some neonatal and pediatric experience. Must be able to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility if required. Starting date is August 10, 2026.
• Location: 1001 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
• Number of Openings: 1.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1297783. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus