A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler - 4.0 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Contract $1,848.85 a week 9 hours ago Qualifications Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification Intubation assistance ACLS Certification NIHSS Certification State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures) Bronchial hygiene therapy Respiratory diagnostics
RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 29, 2026
Length:
12 weeks
Openings:
2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and Oklahoma RCP licensure to support a Level II Trauma facility with ECMO and lung transplant services. Details Respiratory Care/RRT unit with night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM) ER/Level II Trauma Services patient population Specialized procedures include bedside bronchoscopy, percutaneous/cricothyrotomy trachs, ECMO, Nitric Oxide therapy, Veletri administration, and lung transplant care Patient ratio of 1:20 Uses Epic charting system (preferred experience) Adult critical care setting including ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy care Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and high frequency oscillator/jet ventilation Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities within a 75-mile radius No on-call requirements No block scheduling accommodations Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience required RRT and RCP certification through Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure & Supervision required (license required if applicable) BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required Community hospital experience required Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred ER candidates must have NIHSS and ESI certifications, or be willing to obtain Skilled in ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas draws Experience with airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care/management Experience with chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene Current driver's license or state-issued ID and utility bill with matching address required for consideration Two supervisory references required Copies of certifications required for consideration Additional Information Provide respiratory care to critically ill adult patients including ventilator management and airway care Support advanced procedures such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, and lung transplant patients Work within a Level II Trauma Center environment Black scrub color required Maximum RTO of 5 days per 13-week assignment with no holidays or blackout dates Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility to be eligible Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this position Former
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employees must have a minimum 1-year separation from the facility to be eligible First-time travelers are accepted
