Certified Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
$1,997/weekOverview
- Start Date10/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Overview
- Temp role in Lawton, Oklahoma
- 13-week assignment
- Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Provides patient care in critical care areas, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care
- Also trains RT personnel in those areas
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
- Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Associate's degree in respiratory therapy
- Experience working with NICU patients
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
Additional Notes
- Does not accommodate blocked scheduling
- Does not accept first-time travelers
- Compliance must be submitted one week before start
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
- Orientation starts on Tuesdays for allied and therapy travelers
- On-call pay is mentioned in the source
- Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until after 6 months of former direct employment
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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, 202420 nurses found this helpful
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.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- 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.
- 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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