Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$35 per hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $35/hr, $5K Sign-On in Des Moines, Iowa.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35/hr.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Sign-on bonus: $5,000
- 401k (after 1,000 hours)
- Employee assistance program
- Extensive orientation program
- Opportunity for advancement
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and develops appropriate treatment plans for those with critical and complex medical conditions. They are responsible for performing procedures such as endotracheal tube insertion and removal while providing compassionate care to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and current state licensure. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certifications, with one year of related experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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