Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,805/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (Registered) position available in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role involves providing patient care activities in critical care areas, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units. The position requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. Candidates must have at least two years of respiratory therapy experience. The schedule is rotating nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, and candidates are required to bring their BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
Job Details:
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, rotation required
- Required Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma respiratory therapist license; Associates degree in respiratory therapy; at least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; BLS (AHA) certification
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, rotation required
- Additional Information:
- Facility considers local candidates at a reduced rate
- All compliance documentation must be submitted one week prior to start date
- Block scheduling is not accommodated at this time
- Rate: 75
- Rotation required for both on-call and weekend duties
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Registered 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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