Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Advantis Medical Staffing; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantis Medical Staffing seeks a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Dubuque, IA. The role features nights, a 3x12 schedule, and responsibilities across acute respiratory care, including assessments, treatments, and documentation.

You will operate ventilation equipment, support weaning protocols, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Must hold RRT certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies.
• Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators and weaning per orders.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol.
• Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support.

Skills

RT experience

Ventilator management

Critical care

Education

RRT license

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Dubuque, IA with Advantis Medical is a 13‑week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at UnityPoint Health - Finley. This role pays $2,330 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty‑specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1.

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies