Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services across an acute care setting serving adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations, including possible micro-premies to hospice. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center offering a broad range of acute care services including critical care, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ottumwa, IA
Description
Job Title
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Acute Care
Location
Ottumwa, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | 6-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy services across an acute care setting serving adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations, including possible micro-premies to hospice
Operate and manage equipment including Vocsn Ventilators and V60 BiPAPs
Deliver care in alignment with facility protocols across a 75-bed unit
May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility as needed
Adhere to all onboarding and compliance requirements, including mandatory reporter certification for both child and adult populations
Required Qualifications
Active Iowa Respiratory Therapy License must be in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
Minimum 1–2 years of respiratory therapy experience
Some neonatal and pediatric experience required
Must be able to start within 7–10 days of offer acceptance (Rapid Response position)
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered for travel rates; candidates within 60 miles are subject to local rates
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with diverse patient populations including geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal/micro-premie patients
Familiarity with ventilator management and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP)
Experience in a regional or full-service acute care hospital environment
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center offering a broad range of acute care services including critical care, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics
Gain experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment serving a diverse patient population in Southeast Iowa