Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Lawton, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,791/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist (Temp) – Lawton, OK
Job Summary
- Provide patient care in critical care areas including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care.
- Work under supervision of RT Supervisor and Cardiopulmonary Manager.
- Train respiratory therapy personnel in critical care areas.
- Day shift, 12 hours per day.
- Contract length: 13 weeks.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
- Associate degree in respiratory therapy
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Unable to accommodate blocked scheduling.
- Orientation for allied and therapy travelers starts on Tuesdays.
- Local candidates (within 50 miles) may be considered at a reduced rate.
- On-call pay applies with a minimum of 1 hour.
- Non-compete policy: Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until 6 months after direct employment ends.
Location
- Lawton, Oklahoma
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Employer
Host Healthcare
258 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Very responsive and knowledgeable, helped me start out as a travel nurse and got my first contract at the exact hospital I wanted! Also very personable
Cons
None!
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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