Travel LTAC Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

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 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.