Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Council Bluffs, IA

Care for a diverse patient population including adults, pediatric, and newborn patients presenting with conditions such as STEMI, CVA, COVID, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP. Key Responsibilities Perform 30–40 respiratory treatments and patient checks per shift across multiple care areas including ER, ICU, floors, pediatrics, L&D, nursery, OR, PACU, and sleep lab.

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Council Bluffs, IA | Inpatient / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Rotating holiday coverage with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 30–40 respiratory treatments and patient checks per shift across multiple care areas including ER, ICU, floors, pediatrics, L&D, nursery, OR, PACU, and sleep lab
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs
• Assist with intubation procedures as needed
• Manage and operate ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager, A40, LTV, Avea, V-60, and Vapotherm devices
• Care for a diverse patient population including adults, pediatric, and newborn patients presenting with conditions such as STEMI, CVA, COVID, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to support departmental coverage needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred but not required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
• Familiarity with high-acuity settings including ICU and L&D/nursery environments
• Experience operating a broad range of ventilator platforms (Drager, Avea, LTV, V-60, Vapotherm)
• NRP certification

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, full-service environment with 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage, offering broad clinical exposure across multiple specialties
• Typically no on-call requirements, supporting a more predictable work-life balance