Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Council Bluffs, IA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Council Bluffs, IA | Inpatient / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Rotating holiday coverage with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 30–40 respiratory treatments and patient checks per shift across multiple care areas including ER, ICU, floors, pediatrics, L&D, nursery, OR, PACU, and sleep lab
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs
• Assist with intubation procedures as needed
• Manage and operate ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager, A40, LTV, Avea, V-60, and Vapotherm devices
• Care for a diverse patient population including adults, pediatric, and newborn patients presenting with conditions such as STEMI, CVA, COVID, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to support departmental coverage needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred but not required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
• Familiarity with high-acuity settings including ICU and L&D/nursery environments
• Experience operating a broad range of ventilator platforms (Drager, Avea, LTV, V-60, Vapotherm)
• NRP certification

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, full-service environment with 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage, offering broad clinical exposure across multiple specialties
• Typically no on-call requirements, supporting a more predictable work-life balance