Travel Contract

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

$2,445/week

Posted 7 days ago

Overview

Start Date01/05/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

16% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,445/week

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

Respiratory Therapist - Des Moines, Iowa (Temp)

Job Overview

Position type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Location: Des Moines, Iowa (locals within 50 miles considered)
Work setting: Hospital/medical center
Patient types: All ages, including PICU, NICU, and general pediatric floors
Floating required across multiple campuses and pediatric floors

Experience Requirements

Minimum 3+ years hospital/medical center experience
PICU or NICU experience required; may work across PICU/NICU floors
Cross-training on general pediatric floor to assist when needed
Equipment experience with HFOV, Jet, Servo U required
EPIC EMR experience required

Certifications & Licenses

Iowa RCP license required (must have in hand; licensing turnaround time varies)
BLS (AHA) certification required
NRP or PALS certification required

Additional Requirements

Work history/resume
Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
License verification
Copy of required certifications
One supervisory performance evaluation/reference from within last 2 years
Proof of taxable address (one of several acceptable documents)

Schedule & Other Details

36-40 hours/week billable OT; OT billable after 40 hours/week
Required to work 2 of 3 major winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving)
Limit of 1 day off request between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 for all travelers
Scrubs color: Gunpowder Gray

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience required

Employer

Host Healthcare

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221 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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Pros

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Cons

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.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.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.

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