How much do travel Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs pay in Des Moines?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, August 25th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines is $1,960 but can pay up to $2,324 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed Allied and 12 others

UP TO $2,160/wk

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Uniti Med

UP TO $1,779/wk

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Health Carousel - Travel Allied and 1 other

UP TO $1,744/wk

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3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Uniti Med

UP TO $1,733/wk

Nights

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,324/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,300/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,160/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,095/week

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,064/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Premier Medical Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,000/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,999/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
ProLink Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,983/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Prime Time Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,965/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Focus Staff
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,955/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,949/week

3x12

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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Registered

Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,905/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Anders Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,893/week

Nights

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,874/week

3x12

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Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,873/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA
TNAA TotalMed Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,843/week

Nights

3x12

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Des Moines, IA Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,994/week

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $1,994 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $1,964.

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 78 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 25th 2026, Vivian has 2 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $49 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Respiratory Therapist?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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