Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,687 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: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with neonatal and pediatric experience for a day shift travel assignment at a regional health center in Ottumwa, IA.

Details

• Regional health center serving a wide range of specialties including emergency medicine, critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and cardiac services
• Respiratory Therapy department with 75 beds
• Patient population ranges from adults and geriatrics to possible micro-premies through hospice
• Equipment includes Vocsn Ventilators and V60 BiPAPs
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Some neonatal and pediatric experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (AHA certifications required)
• Iowa state license required if applicable
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to a diverse patient population including neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and hospice patients
• Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) required prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
• Mandatory Reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required

American Traveler Job ID #P-734394. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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