Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- 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
Overview
- Temp assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma
- 13-week contract
- Day shift, 12 hours per day
Role Summary
- Provides patient care in critical care areas, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care
- 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
- Candidates should expect outreach within two hours, with decisions typically made the same day or by the next business day
- Applicants seeking more than 7 days off, more than 50% of holidays off, or with negative background or employment history are not eligible for the same processing timeline
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
- Compliance must be submitted one week prior to start
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
- Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until after 6 months from their former direct employment
Employer
Host Healthcare
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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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