Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Ottumwa, IA | Days (3x12)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Ottumwa, IA
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$1,732
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
12 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Ottumwa, IA with Advantis Medical is a 12-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. This role pays $1,732 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
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Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 12 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
- Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
- Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
- Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Ottumwa, IA
What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA sits along the Des Moines River in southeast Iowa and supports a substantial regional healthcare environment. Local Allied services include CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, bone-density imaging, laboratory testing, and surgical care. US-34 and US-63 connect the city with communities across southern and central Iowa, while Amtrak provides rail service through town. The riverfront, trails, parks, and historic downtown offer recreation and local character close to the city center. Ottumwa's combination of advanced diagnostic services, surgery, regional transportation, and a strong river-city identity gives allied clinicians a clear sense of its role in southeast Iowa.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist · Ottumwa, IA · $1,732 /wk