Respiratory Therapist in Ottumwa, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Ottumwa, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,118/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.83
- Weekly
- $2,118
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,136
This job pays about $58.83/hour — 64% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa ($35.94/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa right now
- 58 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 13 of them in Ottumwa.
- Pay in these listings: $41.06 – $64.87/hour, median $51.00/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa: $35.94/hour ($74,755/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($61.06/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa, as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will support geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients through assessments, respiratory treatments, high-risk deliveries, and the management of invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment. This role offers 12-hour day shifts and provides an opportunity to use both neonatal and pediatric experience in a hospital-based setting.
Weather:
Expect crisp, changing fall weather with cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, and occasional breezy or rainy days. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for enjoying time outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local Exploration: Discover Ottumwa’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces.
• Arts and Culture: Visit local galleries, museums, and community events.
• Scenic Drive: Take a relaxing drive through the surrounding Southeast Iowa countryside.
• Day Trip: Explore historic communities and attractions in nearby Iowa towns.
• Day Trip: Plan an outdoor getaway to a nearby lake, park, or recreation area.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Ottumwa, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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