Travel Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,987/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

1% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Therapist pay in Oklahoma

Estimated total pay

$1,987/week

Estimated taxable pay
$720/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,267/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary :

- Provide patient care activities in critical care areas (adult, pediatric, and neonatal) under the supervision of the RT Supervisor and Cardiopulmonary Manager.
- Train respiratory therapy (RT) personnel in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care.
- Work in a 265-bed regional referral center (Comanche County Memorial Hospital).
- Participate in clinical interview process with fast-tracked decisions for eligible candidates.
- Adhere to required submission and compliance timelines.
- Maintain and provide required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS (AHA).
- Hold an active Oklahoma State RT license at time of submission.
- Possess at least 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience.
- Demonstrate experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Hold an associate degree in respiratory therapy and provide a college diploma or official transcript.
- Work schedule does not accommodate blocked scheduling or first-time travelers.
- Comply with facility policies regarding local pay rates, compliance documentation, and orientation schedules.
- Eligible candidates must have a positive background and employment history.
- Responsible for documentation and maintaining professional standards as required by the hospital and state.

Med Ninjas Job ID #17231. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Med Ninjas

About

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

Transportation

Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

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