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Respiratory Therapist (RT) / PRN - $5,000 Sign-on bonus

Select Specialty Hospital
Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule:12-Hour Shift (Day Shift or Night Shift)

Compensation: $35 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

  • Only One Floor Hospital - No Need to Float
  • PRN Requirement = Working only Three Shifts within 6 weeks

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
  • Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
  • Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
  • Promoting continuous quality improvement.
  • Teaching and counseling patients/families.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
  • Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • Current state licensure is required.
  • ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Salary : $35

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