Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,224 to $2,291 per week in Des Moines, IA

Company: AMN Healthcare Allied
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied Pay: $2,224 to $2,291 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Description & Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU) StartDate: 2/9/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2224.00 - $2291.00 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, PICU Experience: 3 years RT-IA Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); PALS(Copy needed) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU Experience: 3 years RT-IA Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); NRP(Copy needed) Weekends: Weekends - every 3rd including holiday rotation SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in entire work history PICU 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. registered respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care, neonatal intensive care, NICU RRT, NICU respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist, PICU Experience: 3 years RT-IA Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); PALS(Copy needed) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU Experience: 3 years RT-IA Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); NRP(Copy needed) Weekends: Weekends - every 3rd including holiday rotation SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in entire work history PICU 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) 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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