Job Title
Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) – Acute Care
Location
Ottumwa, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Every Other Weekend | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough patient assessments across a diverse population including geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
- Implement and manage invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment including V-60, VOCSN, Hamilton, Vapotherm, and Airvo2
- Attend and provide respiratory support at high-risk deliveries
- Implement and monitor respiratory treatments and therapies in alignment with care plans
- Apply high critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an acute care environment
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EHR
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa Respiratory Therapy license must be in hand at time of submission
- NBRC certification required: CRT or RRT
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
- 1–2+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) must fully clear prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
- Mandatory Reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
- 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy experience strongly preferred
- Experience with high-risk delivery attendance and neonatal resuscitation
- Familiarity with Meditech EHR
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a well-established regional acute care facility serving a broad patient population across multiple service lines
- Monday or Tuesday start dates available to support a smooth transition into the assignment