Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 03-08-2026

End Date: 01-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 hour nights, every 3rd weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate respiratory patients in a dynamic hospital setting
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators for critically ill patients
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop patient care plans
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa (or compact state)
• BLS (CPR) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Previous experience in acute care or critical care preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every 3rd weekend

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment
• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in electronic health records and documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Housing stipend
• A supportive team that values YOU

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