Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a day shift position at a hospital-based respiratory care department in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Hospital-based respiratory care department serving patients across all appropriate age levels
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours per week)
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience required; 2 years in a critical care setting preferred
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• RRT credential required (must be received within 12 months of hire)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification from AHA required within 3 months of hire
• All certifications must be issued by the AHA
• License required if applicable
• 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 monitoring of patients
• Serve as a resource person to medical staff and provide age-appropriate care
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Workers who have previously been placed at this facility may extend only once for a total of 26 weeks; a 6-month separation period is required before being eligible for another contract
• This facility enforces strict compliance deadlines and candidates must be fully compliant by the required due date