Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description & Requirements American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13‑week day/evening shift assignment at a regional health center in Ottumwa, IA. Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP 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: Jun 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Details Regional health center serving a broad community in Southeast Iowa, offering services including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics Respiratory Therapy department in a 75‑bed facility Patient population ranges from adults and geriatrics to possible micro‑premies and hospice patients Equipment includes Vocsn Ventilators and V60 BiPAPs Shift hours: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Every other weekend required Floating may be required 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 Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (AHA certifications required) Active Iowa RT license required if applicable Social Security number required for consideration Date of birth required for consideration Additional Information Provide respiratory therapy services across a diverse patient population, from neonates and pediatrics to adults, geriatrics, and hospice patients Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult) required prior to start 10‑panel drug screening including opiates required Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) required — no instant or statewide searches accepted Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months Candidates must not be employed full‑time elsewhere during the assignment Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates American Traveler Job ID #P-706449. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr