Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2140 per week.

Trusted Health; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment in Iowa. The role involves floating to multiple units and delivering respiratory care to a diverse patient population during night shifts.

Responsibilities include assessing, treating and documenting patient care, maintaining equipment, and adhering to infection control and safety standards. A license is required, and Epic experience is preferred for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Role requires floating to multiple units.
• COVID vaccination is required.
• Local & travel within Iowa, with local processing for residents within 50 miles.
• No current placement at the specified program site.
• Pre-employment modules may be required; upload health docs/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders.
• Initiate and conduct respiratory procedures; maintain records.
• Provide care to neonate through geriatric patients.
• Supervise respiratory care students and ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Critical care

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift:

6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• Experience with Epic is required with 1 month within the last 12 months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• No current placement allowed at Program: Great River Health System (Direct) Program - Main.
• Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Preferred Skills/Experience: Some pediatrics experience preferred.

Unit Details: Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory care students. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. Provides care to neonate, infant, toddler, school-age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend is required. On-call required once every scheduling period. May cover other shifts as needed.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-09-14
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3