Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Ottumwa, IA

Must successfully clear an Iowa-specific background check (criminal and child abuse portions) — no instant or statewide searches accepted; all county and state checks must be fully cleared prior to start. Why Join Us Opportunity to work within a full-service regional health center offering a broad range of acute care services including critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and more.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Travel Contract (Nights)

Location

Ottumwa, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive 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-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an acute care environment
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EHR system

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
• Active Iowa Respiratory Therapy License — must be in hand at time of submission
• NBRC Certification: CRT or RRT required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1–2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Must complete Iowa licensure application prior to submission
• Must successfully clear an Iowa-specific background check (criminal and child abuse portions) — no instant or statewide searches accepted; all county and state checks must be fully cleared prior to start
• Mandatory Reporter Certification (Child and Adult) required
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
• Must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

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 within a full-service regional health center offering a broad range of acute care services including critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and more
• Gain experience across a diverse patient population in a collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment