Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,480 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) IOWA CITY, Iowa. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), preferably at level III or IV. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and must hold current RRT certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role involves night shifts with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Iowa City, Iowa
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certifications: RRT certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Education Requirements: RRT certification; Iowa RCP license
• Experience Requirements: NICU experience (preferably level III or IV); minimum of 0 years of experience
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Shift times are nights with scheduled days off.
  • Work involves responsibilities in the neonatal intensive care unit with neonate-specific care, including a $5 differential for neonate cases.
  • The assignment includes weekend coverage of approximately 50%.
  • Critical dates include work on 6/22, 6/29, and 7/6.
  • Travel is not required for this assignment.

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 #1257370. 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: 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