Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT American Traveler - 4.0 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Contract $2,595 a week 3 hours ago Qualifications RRT BLS Certification Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures)
RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Oct 5, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a day-shift position at a children's hospital, requiring at least one year of respiratory care experience. Details Respiratory Care department within a children's-only hospital setting Provides respiratory therapy services to patients of all appropriate age levels Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week 26-week contract with guaranteed 48 hours per week Prior experience in a children's-only hospital preferred Requirements Minimum of 1 year of respiratory care experience required 2 years of critical care respiratory experience preferred Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care BLS certification (AHA) required upon hire ACLS certification (AHA) required within 3 months of hire RRT credential required within 12 months of hire License required if applicable Full DOB and SSN required for consideration Additional Information Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff and documents patient response in the computerized medical record Acts as a resource person to medical staff regarding respiratory care Ensures respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained Serves as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests Provides age-appropriate care across all patient populations served by the department Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible Returning workers may extend only once for a total of 26 weeks, followed by a required 6-month separation before reapplying Compliance requirements, including drug screens and background checks, must begin immediately upon booking, with strict adherence to deadlines