Travel RRT Respiratory Therapy

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Position ID: P-776889
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Days
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
$1,541.34/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position requiring 1+ year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.
Details

Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit within an adult critical care and emergency department setting
Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Floating to like units within scope of practice may be required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
Manages ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, with weaning from mechanical ventilation
Provides care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and ECMO
Administers medications including Albuterol, inhaled Flolan, Nitric Oxide, and Tobramycin
Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, basic EKG, and chest physiotherapy
Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
Current RRT certification required
ACLS and BLS certifications required
CRT certification required
NRP and PALS certifications preferred
Epic charting system experience required
License required if applicable
Valid OK or Compact RN license required at time of submission
Additional Information

Works as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory and critical care team
Involved in patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
Former staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
Local candidates are not accepted
RTO must be submitted with the application and is limited to no more than 3 auto-approved days, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
First-time travelers may be considered based on experience