Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Secure Nursing Service LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Secure Nursing Service LLC is offering a travel position for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, Iowa. This role requires clinical experience in a hospital, certifications like NRP or PALS, and offers 36 hours per week on night shifts. Join a supportive team at a well-regarded medical facility while enjoying top pay and flexible engagements.

Qualifications

• 2 years current clinical experience required.
• Active certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP or PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy in a travel capacity.
• Cross-train on the general Pediatric floor.

Skills

Clinical experience in a hospital setting

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience

Critical care experience

Emergency Department (ED) experience

Education

Current state license and active certifications

NRP or PALS certification

Job description

Secure Nursing Service LLC is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Start Date : 06 / 23 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel
• 2 years current clinical experience in a hospital setting - Required
• PICU or NICU experience - Required
• Critical care experience - Highly Preferred
• ED experience - Highly Preferred
• Candidate will be cross trained on general Pediatric floor to assist when needed
• ALL certs / license must be active
• NRP or PALS certified required

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• NBRC

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• NRP or PALS certified required

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Iowa Methodist Medical Center , a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds.

Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. In 1956, it opened Des Moines' first radiation therapy department. In 1993, the John Stoddard Cancer Center became the first Central Iowa facility to house all radiation, oncology and ancillary services in one location.

About Secure Nursing Service LLC

Pursue your calling while you’re enjoying the support of Secure Nursing!

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We connect nurses and allied healthcare professionals to Travel and Per Diem engagements in some of the country’s most desired destinations and offer top pay (with a match guarantee) on a daily or weekly basis.

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist • Des Moines, IA, US