Job Description

Join a travel Respiratory Therapist assignment in Council Bluffs, Iowa, supporting adult, pediatric, and newborn patients across inpatient and outpatient areas, including the emergency department, intensive care, labor and delivery, nursery, operating room, PACU, floors, and sleep lab. You will manage approximately 30–40 treatments per day, draw ABGs, occasionally perform EKGs, and assist with intubations. Clinical experience may include STEMI, CVA, COVID-19, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP cases. This 12-hour night assignment offers a broad clinical mix, rotating holiday coverage, every-other-weekend scheduling, and typically no call. BLS, ACLS, and RRT are required; PALS and NRP are preferred. At least one year of experience is required.

Weather

Expect crisp, cool conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures, colder evenings, and the possibility of changing skies or occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light weatherproof jacket are useful for exploring the area between shifts.

Fun Things To Do

• Local exploration: Visit Council Bluffs shops, restaurants, parks, and historic areas.

• Outdoor recreation: Enjoy walking, cycling, and scenic views along nearby trails and green spaces.

• Day trip: Spend a day exploring Omaha’s dining, arts, entertainment, and riverfront attractions.

• Day trip: Visit nearby Iowa communities for local history, shopping, restaurants, and seasonal events.

• Weekend outing: Plan a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside and stop at local cafés or markets.

Job Specifics

City and State: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Shift: 12-hour nights

Hours: 36 hours per week

Duration: 13 weeks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave