Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
5 days ago
Council Bluffs
MedCadre is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Council Bluffs, IA - 51503 Shift: Days for 4-6 weeks, then nights for the remainder Hours: 36 hours per week, every other weekend required Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Position Type: Contract Shift Lengths: 3*12 hours Start Date: Sep 22, 2025 or Sep 29,2025 Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join an acute care setting for a 13-week assignment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates, across multiple hospital units. This position requires flexibility, professionalism, and a strong commitment to patient care. Responsibilities: • Provide respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring for 30-40 patients daily, including all respiratory checks and treatments., • Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs., • Assist with intubation as required (independent intubation not required)., • Deliver care across a wide range of units including inpatient floors, emergency room, pediatrics, labor & delivery, nursery, ICU, sleep lab, OR, and PACU., • Collaborate with respiratory managers and supervisors to ensure quality care and smooth department operations., • Adhere to department protocols, including charting in electronic medical records systems., • Participate in rotating holiday schedules and work every other weekend., • Experience in inpatient and outpatient respiratory care., • Familiarity with Cerner PowerChart electronic medical record system., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure., • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting., • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP., • Experience working with various respiratory equipment, including Drager ventilators, A40, LTV, Avea, V-60, and Vapotherms., • Ability to provide care for patients with conditions such as STEMI, CVA, COVID, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP support., • Flexibility to work day shifts initially, transitioning to night shifts. Application Process:\nPlease submit your resume to or call 949-404-4671. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for the next steps. About MedCadre At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities. Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization Learn more about us Benefits • 401k retirement plan, • Health Care FSA, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • Retention bonus, • Medical benefits, • Referral bonus, • Sick pay, • Weekly pay