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GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$45.69
Weekly
$1,645
Yearly (full-time)
$85,540
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $45.69/hour — 27% 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

  • 54 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 9 of them in Mason City.
  • Pay in these listings: $44.92 – $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).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Hospital Assignment in Mason City, Iowa

Start your next Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Mason City, Iowa, with a 13-week acute-care hospital assignment, competitive weekly pay, and a consistent overnight schedule. Join a hospital respiratory therapy team and provide high-quality respiratory care across an on-site healthcare environment while enjoying the welcoming community and arts heritage of north-central Iowa.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
  • Location: Mason City, Iowa
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory therapy
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare assignment
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • End Date: January 30, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and applicable Iowa state licensure or certification
  • At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience; acute-care hospital experience is preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an acute-care hospital environment
  • Strong clinical assessment, patient communication, and healthcare documentation skills
  • Availability for overnight shifts, alternating weekends, and alternating holidays
  • Successful completion of required credential verification, screening, and onboarding procedures

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and provide respiratory care based on clinical needs and established treatment plans
  • Administer respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed respiratory interventions
  • Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate changes in condition to the care team
  • Support airway management and respiratory interventions in urgent and acute-care situations
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment according to department standards
  • Document patient assessments, treatments, responses, and care-related communications accurately
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to promote safe, effective patient care

About the Location: Mason City, Iowa

Mason City is a friendly north-central Iowa community known for its cultural attractions, arts heritage, historic architecture, and easy access to outdoor recreation. It offers a comfortable pace of life while providing the amenities and services of a regional center.

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Mason City, Iowa, and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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