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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareClinton, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Clinton, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$48.61
Weekly
$1,750
Yearly (full-time)
$91,000
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $48.61/hour — 35% 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, 4 of them in Clinton.
  • 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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Assignment in Clinton, Iowa

Join a collaborative hospital respiratory therapy team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Clinton, Iowa. This 13-week, on-site travel healthcare assignment offers the opportunity to provide essential respiratory care across the hospital while working day shifts and supporting high-quality patient outcomes. Located along the Mississippi River, Clinton offers a welcoming community with scenic riverfront views, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed Midwestern lifestyle.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690–$1,810
  • Location: Clinton, Iowa
  • Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Assignment Dates: October 4, 2026–January 2, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts; scheduled hours listed as 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • Current respiratory therapy license or eligibility to practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically appropriate respiratory care
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, teamwork, and clinical documentation skills
  • Successful completion of required credential verification, competency review, and facility onboarding requirements

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Assess, monitor, and document patients’ respiratory status and response to treatment
  • Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies and oxygen treatments in accordance with established protocols
  • Support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions across the hospital
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team to develop and implement effective treatment plans
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to respiratory emergencies
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital safety and infection-control practices

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory therapy team and advance your travel healthcare career in Clinton, Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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