Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,736 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Health insurance for family

Life & disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Credentialing fees covered

Referral bonuses

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a contract assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa. The position requires a NBRC credential and CPR certification, with 18 months of respiratory care experience preferred, especially in critical care settings.

The assignment runs 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. MedPro provides comprehensive benefits, credentialing support, and travel-related reimbursements to help clinicians focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential required; CPR certification required.
• 18 months respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and policies.
• Participate in development and/or implementation of patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Prepare and update patient records accurately.

Skills

CPR certification

NBRC credential

Education

NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Respiratory Therapist for a contract with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist credential by the NBRC, and CPR certification required.
• Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting.

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist is to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

• Provide respiratory care to patients per physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of patient care plans.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines.
• Maintain and promote good customer relations; communicate with management, coworkers, facility staff, patients, patients’ family members, and other caretakers in a professional manner.
• Provide instruction to patients and other caretakers in the methods and objectives of therapy.
• Prepare and update patient records accurately and legibly.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words

Key Words: Therapy, Respiratory, Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, RRT, CRTT, CRT, EEG Tech

*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000hLy3dEAC. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Respiratory.

About MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing , we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team-halongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands-on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience® , we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance programs
• Referral bonus