Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 1-2 years of experience and neonatal/pediatric background for a 13-week travel assignment at a regional health center.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department within a 75-bed regional health center
• Patient population includes adults, geriatrics, and possible micro-premies to hospice care
• Uses Vocsn ventilators and V60 bipaps
• Day/evening shift from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• May be required to float within a 25 mile radius of the facility

Requirements

• 1-2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Some neonatal and pediatric experience required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• IA state license required if applicable, and must be in hand at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a broad patient population ranging from micro-premies to hospice patients
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel rate
• Candidates who have worked perm staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-749428. 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: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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