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Clinton, Iowa

Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Respiratory Therapist Top 25% in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$32.22-$60/hr

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Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What you will do

Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

  • Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
  • Current RRT credential.
  • Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.

  • Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Premium Pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
  • Variety of Practice Settings
  • DailyPay available
  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program

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Ministry Information

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

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Pay Range: $32.22-$35.00 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified or $60 per hour for local

Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details

  • Location: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Weeks: 13
  • Hours: 3x12
  • Shift: Days
  • Gross Weekly Rate: $2160.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide clinical care by floating across various hospital locations and departments. They are responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality patient outcomes while adhering to AARC professional guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist and hold a current RRT credential. A degree from an accredited two-year advanced practitioner program is required, along with a valid state license.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient careClinical assessmentCritical careCollaborationAdaptability

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy

  • No nights

Living in Clinton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$775/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications
403B program