Respiratory Therapist in Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,904/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.89
- Weekly
- $1,904
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,008
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $52.89/hour — 47% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa ($35.94/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa right now
- 56 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 4 of them in Council Bluffs.
- Pay in these listings: $41.06 – $63.86/hour, median $51.00/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa: $35.94/hour ($74,755/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($54.19/hour across 22 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a travel Respiratory Therapist assignment in Council Bluffs, Iowa, supporting adult, pediatric, and newborn patients across inpatient and outpatient areas, including the emergency department, intensive care, labor and delivery, nursery, operating room, PACU, floors, and sleep lab. You will manage approximately 30–40 treatments per day, draw ABGs, occasionally perform EKGs, and assist with intubations. Clinical experience may include STEMI, CVA, COVID-19, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP cases. This 12-hour night assignment offers a broad clinical mix, rotating holiday coverage, every-other-weekend scheduling, and typically no call. BLS, ACLS, and RRT are required; PALS and NRP are preferred. At least one year of experience is required.
Weather
Expect crisp, cool conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures, colder evenings, and the possibility of changing skies or occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light weatherproof jacket are useful for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
• Local exploration: Visit Council Bluffs shops, restaurants, parks, and historic areas.
• Outdoor recreation: Enjoy walking, cycling, and scenic views along nearby trails and green spaces.
• Day trip: Spend a day exploring Omaha’s dining, arts, entertainment, and riverfront attractions.
• Day trip: Visit nearby Iowa communities for local history, shopping, restaurants, and seasonal events.
• Weekend outing: Plan a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside and stop at local cafés or markets.
Job Specifics
City and State: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour nights
Hours: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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