Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – ICU/NICU

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 18:00–06:00 (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Holiday rotation required (work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless unit is closed)
• No call

Unit Overview

You'll work in a combined adult ICU and NICU setting, managing patients across both populations. The unit uses a range of modern ventilatory and respiratory support equipment.

Clinical Scope

• Mechanical ventilation management (adult and neonatal)
• Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen)
• ABG analysis and interpretation
• Equipment troubleshooting and patient monitoring

Requirements

• License: Iowa Respiratory Care license (highly preferred; licensing candidates considered with 1–3 week turnaround)
• Experience: Minimum 36 months current RRT experience; 15+ months in a hospital setting; recent NICU experience required
• Certifications (all active): BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP, NBRC
• Equipment: Demonstrated experience with Hamilton, Drager, Airvo, BiPAP/CPAP, and

Dress Code

Solid-color scrub tops and bottoms

Orientation

Available dates: 11/16, 11/30, 12/14 (earlier start preferred)

First-time travelers welcome.