Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,804 to $2,004 per week in Cedar Rapids, IA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,804 to $2,004 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program  
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board  
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• NBRC certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• 24 months of RRT/Respiratory experience in a hospital setting
• EPIC EMR experience
• Experience with jet ventilator
• Experience with Drager Vent
• Experience with Oscillator Vent
• NICU experience within the last 18 months
• Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months
• Must have completed a travel assignment within the past 15 months
• Must be willing and able to float across different units throughout the hospital
• Work history or resume must include 36 months of current RRT / Respiratory Therapy experience

Assignment Details

• Shift days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Start time: 0700 or 1900 based on staffing and census
• 36 hours per week
• Holiday rotation if scheduled
• No call
• Weekend requirement: as scheduled
• Float required across different units throughout the hospital

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.  

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email 
• Competitive Referral Bonuses 
• 100% Paid Housing Available 
• Travel & License Reimbursement  

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals. 

Location Highlights

Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor access, with the NewBo City Market and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art located near the downtown core. Palisades-Kepler State Park is about 20 miles away and provides hiking and river views along the Cedar River, while Mount Trashmore offers local trails and skyline views within the city. The city is home to the Paramount Theatre and Brucemore, and Eastern Iowa Airport is about 10 miles from downtown for regional travel access. Cedar Rapids suits clinicians seeking a mid-sized community with arts venues, riverfront spaces, and access to parks across eastern Iowa.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.