Respiratory Therapist
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Temp, Nights)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Position Summary

Seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a temporary night shift role. The position involves working across multiple campuses and may require floating to different units, including general Pediatric floors.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 36 months (3 years) of Respiratory Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• At least 24 months (2 years) of current RRT or CRT Respiratory Therapy experience (work history must reflect this)
• Experience in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) or NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) required; candidate may work across PICU/NICU floors
• Equipment experience highly preferred:

  • HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)
  • Jet Ventilator
  • Servo U Ventilator
• EPIC electronic medical records experience required
• All certifications and Iowa RCP license must be current and in hand (licensing turnaround time varies)
• Required certifications:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
  • AHA or ARC BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skills checklist specific to Respiratory Therapy discipline required
• Driver’s license required

Work Environment & Additional Information

• 36-40 hours per week, with overtime billable after 40 hours
• May be required to float across multiple campuses
• Patient types include all ages
• Scrubs color: Gunpowder Gray
• Equipment used includes power injection contrast injections
• Orientation dates are firm and scheduled in advance

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This role is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong pediatric and neonatal intensive care backgrounds, who are comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment with multiple campuses and electronic medical records systems. Current certifications and licensure are mandatory.