Travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,300 per week

talent4health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. The role includes nights, 36 hours per week, and responsibilities ranging from ventilator management to patient education and discharge planning.

The position requires licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, proficiency in BLS/ACLS, and strong clinical skills in respiratory care within a hospital setting. Travel assignments like this are common with 13-week terms and night rotations.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist with licensure as per US standards.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS guidelines knowledge.
• Ability to operate ventilators and monitor respiratory status.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care including intensive treatments and patient transport.
• Evaluate respiratory conditions and propose treatment plans.
• Explain procedures and educate patients for home care upon discharge.
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using ventilators, oxygen, nebulizers and related devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance procedures.
• Monitor via pulse oximetry and capnography; review chest X-rays and perform basic EKGs.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS/ACLS

Ventilator care

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Night shift

Expected Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Des Moines, Iowa, 50314

Job Description

• Provides high-quality respiratory care, including intensive respiratory treatments and medically prescribed patient transport, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision.
• Evaluates patients’ respiratory conditions and recommends appropriate treatment plans.
• Explains the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provides education for safe respiratory care at home upon discharge.
• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol devices, and nebulizers to provide medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Performs chest physiotherapy using appropriate equipment to promote airway clearance and secretion removal.
• Performs patient suctioning through oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods as indicated.
• Conducts pulse oximetry and capnography monitoring in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient chest X-rays routinely and identifies findings that may require further evaluation.
• Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKGs) and demonstrates basic arrhythmia recognition skills.
• Performs pulmonary function assessments and studies, including negative inspiratory force (NIF) and vital capacity (VC), according to policy.
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement, in accordance with established protocols.
• Performs chest drainage using PleurX catheters or similar devices, where applicable.
• Provides tracheostomy care according to policy, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Performs arterial punctures and analyzes arterial blood gas results to assess ventilation effectiveness, while monitoring, documenting, and reporting findings.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures in moderate-complexity testing, including specimen handling, equipment operation, documentation, result reporting, quality control, and maintenance throughout pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.
• Performs endotracheal intubation and extubation using freehand techniques and/or video laryngoscopy systems, as authorized by training, competency, and facility policy.
• Sets up and performs self-tests on ventilatory equipment and operates, maintains, and monitors various types of mechanical ventilators.
• Assists with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair coordination for respiratory care equipment as needed.
• Documents all relevant treatment details and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and medical charts, including pre- and post-treatment assessments.
• Communicates with attending physicians and pulmonologists regarding treatment effectiveness and patient respiratory status.
• Provides accurate handoff communication during walking rounds and shift-to-shift transitions to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Maintains accurate respiratory therapy billing and charge entry, including data verification and correction of errors.
• Performs other respiratory care duties as assigned in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and patient care requirements.

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the- art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

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