Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Peds
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience for a night shift position in a pediatric respiratory care department in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory care department at an academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK
• Previous experience in a children's-only hospital is preferred
• Night shift, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours/week)
• 13-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
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification from AHA required within 3 months of hire
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• License required if applicable
• 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 respiratory treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff and document patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring
• Serve as a resource person to medical staff and participate as part of the rapid response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and operational
• 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 being eligible for a new contract
• This facility enforces strict compliance deadlines and will not negotiate start dates after a candidate is booked