Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,866 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist in Lawton, Oklahoma for a 13-week assignment starting 10/22/2026. The position provides 36 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts and travel compensation as part of a tax-free stipend.

You will assess patients with respiratory issues, perform tests, administer oxygen therapy, manage life-support equipment, document care, and respond to emergencies. Required are a state license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and EMR system experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in respiratory care.
• EMR system experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• State license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory issues and conduct tests.
• Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy and manage life-support equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain thorough documentation of patient care.
• Carry out respiratory care protocols and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

State license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

In this role, you will assess patients with respiratory issues, conduct tests, and provide treatments such as oxygen therapy. You'll manage life support equipment, respond to emergencies, and maintain thorough documentation of patient care.

Highlights

• Manage life support equipment and respond to emergencies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory management.
• Assess and treat patients with respiratory issues.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience required
• EMR System experience
• BLS certification
• State license required
• ACLS certification

Slate Healthcare Job ID #b0740874-c31e-49f2-89ec-c1909f3f295b. 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.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.