Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,757/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,757/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Description

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment type: Contract
Shift: Nights

Role Summary

Examines patients with breathing issues, analyzes blood/sputum, and conducts lung capacity tests.
Provides oxygen, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
Manages, sets up, and operates mechanical ventilators.
Provides emergency care including artificial respiration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Updates patient records, consults with physicians on treatment plans, and assists with discharge planning.
Teaches patients and families how to manage diseases and use home equipment.

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
Respiratory Therapist (3 years of experience)
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 2024

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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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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