Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 night shift position at an academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Respiratory Care department at a large academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK
• Provides respiratory therapy services across all appropriate age levels and all areas served by the department
• Night shift, 12-hour days, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience required; 2 years in a critical care setting preferred
• RRT credential required
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required; license required if applicable
• 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 American Heart Association (AHA)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff and documents patient responses in the computerized medical record
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients
• Serves as a resource person to medical staff and ensures respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained
• Participates as part of the rapid response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility may only extend once for a total of 26 weeks; a 6-month separation period is required before beginning another contract
• Compliance requirements, including drug screens, background checks, and medical requirements, must be initiated immediately upon offer acceptance and completed by the compliance due date — start dates will not be adjusted for non-compliance