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Weekend Respiratory Therapist Crisis Rates Jobs in Iowa

Focus Staff

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Davenport, IA · On-site

Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate. Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary) Shift: 3x12 Days Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist) * Pay depends on location and experience. * We ...

Talencia

Respiratory Therapist

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$57/hr

Respiratory Therapist Facility: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Address: 3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702, United States Co ntract: 13 weeks Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM Pay Rate: $57 per hour ...

Talencia

Respiratory Therapist

Clinton, IA · On-site

$56/hr

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Address: 1410 N 4th St, Clinton, IA 52732 Contract: 13 weeks Shift: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Pay Rate: $56 per hour Description: Seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to ...

Talencia

Respiratory Therapist

Clinton, IA · On-site

$56 - $60/hr

... Pay Rate: $56/hr (W2) | $60/hr (1099) Description: Seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to ... provide respiratory care to patients in an acute care setting. The role involves assessing patient ...

Avera Health

Respiratory Therapist

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$29.25 - $44/hr

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $29.25 - $44.00 Position Highlights NEW GRADS ARE ... Includes rotating weekends/holidays. This position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment ...

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Weekend Respiratory Therapist Crisis Rates information

What is the difference between Weekend Respiratory Therapist Crisis Rates vs Weekend Respiratory Therapist?

AspectWeekend Respiratory TherapistWeekend Respiratory Therapist Crisis Rates
CredentialsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)Same as Weekend Respiratory Therapist
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesSame as Weekend Respiratory Therapist
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitalsSame as Weekend Respiratory Therapist
Comparison FocusStandard weekend shiftsRates during crisis or emergency situations

While both roles involve providing respiratory care on weekends, Weekend Respiratory Therapist Crisis Rates refer specifically to higher pay rates during emergency or crisis situations, whereas standard Weekend Respiratory Therapists work regular weekend shifts. The crisis rates are designed to incentivize staff availability during critical times, ensuring patient care continuity during emergencies.

Do weekend respiratory therapists have to work weekends?

Weekend respiratory therapists are typically scheduled to work during weekends as part of their shift rotations, especially in hospitals and urgent care settings that operate 24/7. They often work in shifts that include weekends, evenings, and holidays to ensure continuous patient care. Scheduling can vary by employer, but weekend work is common in this role.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Focus Staff

Davenport, IA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in Davenport, IA looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!
Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.
Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 3x12 Days
Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist)

  • Pay depends on location and experience.
  • We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • 401K matching
  • New licensing reimbursement
  • Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.
Requirements

  • Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
  • Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
  • BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
  • Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking Respiratory Therapist position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
  • Performing timely and accurate documentation
  • Promoting continuous quality improvement
  • Teaching and counseling patients/families
Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
Location: Davenport, IA

If You have a Passion for Respiratory Therapy, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process.
Join our VIP team of Traveling Professionals!
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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000RjJ70IAF. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.


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About Focus Staff

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Focus Staff is a travel healthcare professional staffing agency. We place awesome people in awesome places across every state in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands. If you're an adventurer or a facility that needs high-quality staff, give us a shot. One promise we can unequivocally make: we'll always be totally honest and transparent. Period.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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