Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric critical care experience for a night shift position at an academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory care department at an academic medical center
• Pediatric patient population
• 12-hour night shifts, 3 days per week
• 26-week contract
• Prior experience in a children's-only hospital is preferred

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• RRT credential required (must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not already held)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Oklahoma (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience; 2+ years in a critical care setting preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification from AHA required (must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not already held)
• AHA-issued certifications only accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff and document patient responses in the computerized medical record
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Serve as a resource person to medical staff and provide age-appropriate respiratory care
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility may extend only once, for a total of 26 weeks; a 6-month separation period is required before becoming eligible for a subsequent contract
• Compliance requirements are strictly enforced; candidates should be prepared to begin onboarding immediately upon booking