Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $2,584 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Care Practitioner for a travel job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric critical care experience for a night shift position at a children's hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Respiratory Care department in a pediatric hospital setting
• Previous experience in a children's-only hospital is preferred
• Night shift, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours/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
• RRT credential required
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Oklahoma (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS (AHA) required within 3 months of hire
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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 across all appropriate age levels
• Serve as a resource to medical staff and 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 return after a 6-month separation period; extensions are limited to one time for a total of 26 weeks
• This facility enforces strict compliance deadlines — candidates should be prepared to begin onboarding immediately upon acceptance of an offer
• Full DOB is required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-729350. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

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