Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,620 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics, Ottumwa, Iowa. The position provides respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients during 12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment implementation, management of invasive and non-invasive equipment, and support during high-risk deliveries.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12 hours per shift, with 36 hours per week. Monday or Tuesday starts are available.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Respiratory Therapist certification or registration with current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Associate degree in respiratory care
  • Iowa license in hand at the time of submission
  • 12 years of experience
  • Neonatal and pediatric experience
  • Iowa SING background check cleared, including criminal and child abuse portions
  • Fully cleared county and state background checks before starting
  • Current mandatory reporter certification for child and adult reporting
  • Completion of a 10-panel drug screening, including opiates
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care experience.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include patient assessment, implementation of treatments and therapies, care during high-risk deliveries, management of invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment, and application of strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients. Equipment includes V-60, VOCSN, Hamilton, Vapotherm, and Airvo2 systems. An Iowa license application must be completed before submission.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1341990. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus