Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a night shift position requiring Level I pediatric experience, with previous work in a children's only hospital preferred.

Details

• Respiratory Care department serving all pediatric age levels across the hospital
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• 13-week contract assignment
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Participates as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (license required if applicable)
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• RRT credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• BLS (AHA) required upon hire
• ACLS (AHA) required within 3 months of hire
• Level I pediatric experience required
• PICU/NICU experience preferred
• 2+ years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred
• Previous experience in a children's only hospital preferred

Additional Information

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff
• Documents treatment information and patient response in the computerized medical record
• Acts as a clinical resource for medical staff on respiratory care matters
• Provides age-appropriate care across all patient populations served by the department
• Ensures respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Maintains required respiratory therapy records
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Full DOB and SSN required for consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered