Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Assignment, Lawton, OK

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week travel contract in Lawton, OK (hospital respiratory therapy role). Take your career to the next level as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (Travel RT) in a dynamic hospital setting in Lawton, Oklahoma! Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a city known for its friendly community, beautiful parks, and proximity to the scenic Wichita Mountains. This is a fantastic respiratory therapy job in southwest Oklahoma where you can make a difference while enjoying the area’s charm and amenities.

Job Details — Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Lawton, OK

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RT)
• Location: Lawton, OK 73505 — Lawton, Oklahoma (Southwest Oklahoma)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (hospital respiratory therapist)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 Hour Days
• Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 2 positions available
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 – $1,640

Job Requirements — Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC) required
• Cardiopulmonary certification required
• At least 1 year of recent hospital-based respiratory therapy experience (hospital respiratory therapist experience preferred)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment
• Strong communication and patient education skills for respiratory patient care and discharge planning

Responsibilities — Respiratory Therapist Duties

• Conduct patient assessments, including interviews, bedside checks, and evaluation of lung function and lung capacity
• Administer aerosolized medications, perform chest physiotherapy, and maintain patient airways
• Set up, monitor, and manage ventilators and mechanical ventilation for patients in intensive care or requiring life support (ventilator management)
• Respond to emergencies, including assisting with intubation and performing CPR as part of rapid response teams
• Conduct and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Educate patients and families on managing chronic lung conditions and using home medical equipment (home oxygen, inhaler techniques)

Why apply: This travel respiratory therapist position offers competitive weekly pay, hands-on hospital experience, and the chance to work with a supportive respiratory therapy team in Lawton, Oklahoma. Ideal for RRTs seeking short-term contracts, travel respiratory therapy jobs, or experience in critical care ventilator management.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Lawton, OK — great opportunity for Respiratory Therapists, Travel RTs, and RRT professionals!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.