Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,809 to $2,009 per week in Fort Dodge, IA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,809 to $2,009 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

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
• 2 years of previous experience
• IA state license
• Draeger or GE ventilator experience
• HFOV experience
• Experience floating to PICU and NICU
• Driver’s License
• Work history/resume
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• License verification
• Copy of required certifications
• 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission

Assignment Details

• Shift start time: 1845
• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
• May float within the same discipline across local campuses
• EMR: EPIC

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

Fort Dodge offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions in north-central Iowa. Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is about 20 minutes from Fort Dodge and includes more than 6,000 acres with boating, fishing, and multi-use trails. The city is home to the Blanden Memorial Art Museum and the Fort Museum and Frontier Village, and Des Moines is about 90 miles south for additional dining, entertainment, and airport access. Residents and travelers can also reach Dolliver Memorial State Park in about 30 minutes, where wooded trails and the Des Moines River valley provide a quieter setting for time off.

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.