Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,014 per week

Focus Staff; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all 50 states

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves 36 hours per week with a 12-hour night shift, working as part of a respiratory care team and collaborating with physicians and nurses to plan and deliver patient care.

The position is travel-based, with responsibilities including patient assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and ongoing education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Respiratory Therapist
• CPR or BCLS certification
• ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend a treatment plan
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Promote continuous quality improvement
• Teach and counsel patients and families

Skills

RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Travel

Education

CPR/BCLS Certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• 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

We currently have a client in Des Moines, IA looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment

13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Rewards

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience

At least 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type & Location

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Keywords

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Pay Details

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.