Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,541 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment at a 500-bed Tulsa hospital. Day shifts, 3x12 hour schedule, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week, with weekend requirements.

Must have RRT, BLS, ACLS, CRT; CRT and NRP/PALS preferred and 1+ year ICU/ED experience. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management (BiPAP/CPAP and weaning), ABG interpretation, and care for ARDS, ECMO, and COVID patients.

Qualifications

• Active RRT certification and BLS/ACLS.
• Minimum 1 year of RRT experience in critical care.
• Experience with adult ICU and emergency department settings.
• Ability to manage airways and ventilators.
• Experience with ABG analysis and arterial lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to critically ill adults in ICU/ED.
• Manage ventilators including BiPAP/CPAP and weaning.
• Assist in intubation and extubation; tracheostomy care.
• Perform ABG sampling and analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic.
• Float to related units as needed.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

ICU/ED experience

Critical care experience

Education

RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CRT certification

NRP preferred

PALS preferred

Tools

Epic charting

Ventilator monitoring systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 500-bed hospital, requiring RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications and 1+ year of experience.

Details

• 500-bed hospital setting with specialty units including Burn ICU, Cardiac ICU, and four medical-surgical ICUs
• Day shift, 3x12 hour schedule from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend shifts required
• Epic charting system used
• Travelers may be required to float to similar units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided

Requirements

• RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
• CRT certification required; NRP and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in airway management, intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, ECMO, COVID, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Experience with medication administration including nitric oxide, inhaled Flolan, and racemic epinephrine
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-771520. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.