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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 17, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$45.69
Weekly
$1,645
Yearly (full-time)
$85,540
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
8/23/2026

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 Jobs – Hospital Travel Assignment in Mason City, Iowa

Join a rewarding Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Mason City, Iowa, supporting high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital respiratory therapy and acute care setting. This 13-week assignment offers a consistent day schedule, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to make an impact on a collaborative healthcare team in a welcoming Midwest community.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy / Acute Care
  • Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Assignment
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590 - $1,700
  • Start Date: 8/23/2026
  • Location: Mason City, IA 50401

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
  • Current Respiratory Therapist credential or license eligibility
  • Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced hospital healthcare environment
  • Compliance with required onboarding, health screening, and competency documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled respiratory care to patients across the hospital setting
  • Perform routine and advanced respiratory therapy treatments per care plan
  • Monitor patient response and communicate updates to the care team
  • Support airway management, oxygen therapy, and ventilator-related care
  • Accurately document interventions and patient progress in accordance with facility standards
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Maintain a patient-focused, professional approach while delivering high-quality care

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist job in Mason City, Iowa and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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