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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) specializing in neonatal and pediatrics will provide respiratory care services within a regional health center located in Ottumwa, Iowa. This position involves working primarily during the day shift, with a focus on delivering critical respiratory support to a diverse patient population, including adults, geriatrics, and potentially micro-premies to hospice patients.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Iowa State Background Check with Child and Adult Abuse Clearances; mandatory reporter certification; Drug Test with a 10-panel screening including opiates; 1-2 years of relevant experience; ability to start between Monday or Tuesday
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neonatal and pediatric patients, familiarity with ventilators including VOCSN Ventilators and V60 Bipaps, and working within a hospital setting
- Job Responsibilities: Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, operate advanced ventilator equipment, collaborate with healthcare team members, and ensure patient safety and compliance with clinical protocols
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility if required. The position is a contractor replacement and is eligible for consideration if candidates reside 60 miles or more from the facility.
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 #1308527. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus