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CT Technologist
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$54-58/hour
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftEvenings
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$54-58/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Description

CT Technologist 2

  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Specialty: CT Technologist
  • Shift: 11:30 - 22:00
  • Contract length: 13 weeks (standard)
  • Occasional shifts: Yes
  • On-call: None
  • Holiday requirement: None

Required Qualifications

  • Valid CT Technologist license in Iowa
  • CT Technologist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
  • RTR (CT)
  • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, required for all direct patient care personnel (scanned copy with expiration date, front and back)

Onboarding Requirements

Health and Immunizations

  • COVID-19 vaccine: Proof of September 2025 booster, or declination/exemption on agency letterhead (end date October 2026)
  • MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations with dates, or primary source IgG titer
  • Varicella: Proof of 1 vaccination with date, or primary source IgG titer
  • Hepatitis B: 3 doses, or declination
  • Influenza: Vaccine, declination, or exemption on agency letterhead for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons
  • TB screening: Negative TB blood test (T-SPOT or QuantiFERON) within a year of start, or a 2-step PPD with both reads within the last year. A chest X-ray is accepted if results were positive within a year of start.
  • Tdap: Vaccine within the past 10 years. Declination accepted only where the site allows and the assignment does not involve pediatric interaction.
  • Fit test: 3M 1860 or 1870
  • Color vision test
  • Physical/health statement: Exam documentation within the past year showing fitness to work
  • 10-panel drug screen: Completed within 30 days of start, resulted before start, with MRO signature

Background and Compliance

  • Criminal background check: Federal, nationwide, and county checks covering the last 7 years, plus SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start. Check all addresses and AKA names.
  • Education verification: Highest degree, or high school diploma/GED, verified by a third-party screening report
  • Exclusion checks: EPLS (SAM.gov) and OIG, dated within 30 days, searching all aliases
  • OFAC check: Completed within 30 days of start
  • NSOPW sex offender registry: Dated within 30 days of start, searching all names used
  • Iowa registry check: Criminal history, sex offender, and dependent adult and child abuse registries, completed within 30 days before start
  • Iowa training: Child and adult dependent abuse training

Forms, Testing, and Documents

  • Professional profile: Resume, skills checklist completed within a year, and 2 professional references
  • Signed agreements: Confidentiality and system security agreement (page 5), conflict of interest disclosure (page 1), and code of conduct (page 27)
  • Integrity and audit services form: Signed days before start
  • Non-employee upload form (Iowa): Complete in full; upload pages 1-3 and 28
  • System access form: Completed and uploaded one week before start
  • Testing: CORE exam within the past year, and specialty-specific competency exam completed within a year
  • Skills checklist: Provided by the agency for clinical contractors
  • I-9: Standard form completed by the agency
  • Badge photo

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1095 reviews)

267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

Sorin B
Sorin B
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating

Pros

Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.

Cons

No cons in working with Mikayla at all.

Review of Mikayla Serafin on Oct 27, 2026

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About West Des Moines, IA

As a travel nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
  • Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
  • West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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