Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,810/weekOverview
- Start Date10/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) located in the area served by the healthcare provider provides critical care respiratory therapy services for pediatric and neonatal patients in an intensive care setting. The role involves delivering specialized patient care activities under supervision, training respiratory therapy personnel, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Under supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor and the Cardiopulmonary Manager, provides patient care activities in critical care areas, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal units. Responsible for training respiratory therapy personnel in these areas.
- Required Qualifications: Oklahoma license; Associate degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent; at least 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience; NICU experience; active certifications including NRP, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA); College diploma or official transcript; experience in critical care respiratory therapy; ability to work nights; 36 hours per week minimum schedule; start date of 10/20/2026 and end date of 01/19/2027.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric respiratory care.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit work history, permanent address, certifications, and licenses prior to starting.
- Additional Information: Unable to accommodate blocked scheduling; first-time travelers not accepted; clinical compliance must be completed one week prior to start date.
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
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Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
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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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