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Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2027
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! 

What you will do:  

  • Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions  

  • Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

  • Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area 

  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes 

  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes 

  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities  

  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities 

Minimum Qualifications:    

  • 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist     

  • Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.   

  • Current RRT credential.    

  • Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.   

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.    

  • Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.   

  • Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.   

   

Position Highlights and Benefits:    

  • Premium Pay   

  • Flexible Scheduling   

  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available   

  • Variety of Practice Settings   

  • DailyPay available   

  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment    

  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program    

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  Ministry Information:    

  • FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.    

  • FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.    

  • You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!   

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Pay Range: $32.22-$35.00 per hour Tax Free Allowance if Qualified or $60 per hour for local
Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details:   

Location: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Start Date: ASAP 

Weeks: 13  

Hours: 3x12 

Shift: Nights

Gross Weekly Rate: $2304.00 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $32 - $35

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