Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,688 to $1,888 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,688 to $1,888 per week
Shift Information: Days - 13 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0600-1900
• Every other weekend required.
• Every other holiday required.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Des Moines offers an urban setting with access to major attractions including the Pappajohn Sculpture Park downtown and Gray’s Lake Park less than 3 miles from the city center. The East Village features the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines Riverwalk within a short drive of central neighborhoods, offering dining, shopping, and walkable public spaces. Blank Park Zoo is located on the south side of the city and Saylorville Lake sits about 15 miles north, providing both family recreation and outdoor activities. Travelers in Des Moines also benefit from Des Moines International Airport, located about 5 miles from downtown, and access to nearby trails such as the High Trestle Trail within the metro region.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.