Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,980 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves working three 12-hour night shifts per week in a healthcare setting that requires adherence to facility-specific protocols. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Location: Des Moines, IA
• Schedule: Nights; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) license, completion of relevant educational requirements, and no minimum years of experience mandated
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: Please refer to facility fixed notes for additional details regarding shifts and on-call requirements. This position involves working every other weekend and every other holiday, with no on-call responsibilities. Candidates must adhere to the organizations protocols and bring their license on the first day.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1278526. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus