Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,467 to $2,543 per week in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA, 50320, USA
- $2,467 p/week
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT
- NICU respiratory therapist
This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position in Des Moines, IA offers a 13-week contract with night shifts primarily in NICU and PICU settings. The role involves administering respiratory care using advanced ventilators and may include cross-training to assist on pediatric floors. Candidates must have at least three years of related hospital experience, appropriate Iowa licensure, and relevant certifications such as BLS and NRP or PALS.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $2,467 to $2,543 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/2/2026
About the Position
AlliedTravelCareers is working with AMN Healthcare Allied to find a qualified RRT in DES MOINES, Iowa, 50309!
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: 2/2/2026 Available Shifts: 8 N Pay Rate: $2467.00 - $2543.00
Travel RRT or CRT jobs in Des Moines, IA offer night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, working 36 hours per week with every third weekend and holiday rotation. You will provide respiratory care for all ages, primarily in PICU or NICU, and may be cross-trained to assist on the general pediatric floor. Responsibilities include using HFOV, Jet, and Servo U ventilators, performing power injection contrast injections, and floating across multiple campuses as needed. Required qualifications are three or more years of hospital or medical center experience, PICU or NICU experience, Iowa RCP license, BLS (AHA), NRP or PALS certification, and CRT credentials are accepted. Des Moines, IA is known for its lively downtown, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career management. Apply now to join this Travel RRT or CRT assignment in Des Moines, IA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Experience: 3 years
Licenses: RT-IA
Certifications: BLS(Copy Needed); NRP(Copy Needed)
OR
Registered Respiratory Therapist, PICU
Experience: 3 years
Licenses: RT-IA
Certifications: BLS(Copy Needed); PALS(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work historyPICU or NICU experience - may work across picu/nicu floor (Candidate will be cross trained on general Pediatric floor to assist when needed
ALL certs/IA RCP license in hand (IA licensing turnaround time varies)
Facility Location
As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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About AMN Healthcare Allied
Embarking on an allied travel career with AMN Healthcare means a wealth of resources at your fingertips and a vast array of exciting opportunities across all allied healthcare disciplines, settings, and practice areas. Whatever your personal and professional goals are, AMN Healthcare is ready to build a partnership of success and match you with your dream allied travel assignment.
Beyond high-paying travel jobs, you have access to exceptional benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. We take pride in being the nation’s leading allied staffing agency, ensuring top-tier assignments and unparalleled support for allied healthcare professionals nationwide.
Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICUExperience: 3 yearsLicenses: RT-IACertifications: BLS(Copy Needed); NRP(Copy Needed)ORRegistered Respiratory Therapist, PICUExperience: 3 yearsLicenses: RT-IACertifications: BLS(Copy Needed); PALS(Copy Needed)SSN RequiredDOB RequiredReferences: 1 Reference in entire work historyPICU or NICU experience - may work across picu/nicu floor (Candidate will be cross trained on general Pediatric floor to assist when neededALL certs/IA RCP license in hand (IA licensing turnaround time varies)
Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
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