Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,926 to $2,126 per week in Ottumwa, IA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,926 to $2,126 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 13 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

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
• IA license must be in hand at time of submission
• Mandatory reporter certification required for Child and Adult
• Must have some neonatal and peds experience

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1830-1900
• Monday or Tuesday starts available

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

Ottumwa, Iowa offers access to the Des Moines River and the Wapello County Trail System, with a mix of outdoor recreation and a regional hospital setting. Greater Ottumwa Park spans more than 300 acres and includes walking paths and sports facilities, while Quincy Place Mall and the Bridge View Center provide shopping and live entertainment within the city. Lake Wapello State Park is about 25 miles away and offers camping, boating, and hiking, while the city’s location in southeast Iowa supports a quieter lifestyle with regional access to larger hubs like Des Moines in about 90 miles. The American Gothic House Center in nearby Eldon is about 20 miles from Ottumwa, and the historic downtown area features local dining, riverfront views, and community events.

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.