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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareDavenport, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Davenport, 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
Start date
November 1, 2026

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, 17 of them in Davenport.
  • 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) Jobs – Hospital Pulmonary Services in Davenport, Iowa

Join a collaborative hospital pulmonary services team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Davenport, Iowa. This 13-week acute-care respiratory therapy assignment offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to support patients across the welcoming Quad Cities region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690–$1,810
  • Location: Davenport, Iowa
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital – Pulmonary Services
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • End Date: January 30, 2027
  • Assignment Duration: 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
  • Schedule: Every other weekend and one holiday

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or equivalent Respiratory Therapist certification
  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or acute-care setting
  • Current authorization to practice as a respiratory therapist in Iowa
  • Strong clinical assessment, patient-care, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an on-site hospital environment
  • Successful completion of required credential and competency verification

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in the hospital pulmonary services department
  • Assess respiratory status and develop appropriate treatment approaches in collaboration with the care team
  • Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses
  • Operate and maintain respiratory equipment according to established standards
  • Document treatments, assessments, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and care plans
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Davenport, Iowa, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team in the Quad Cities.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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