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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareTulsa, OKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Tulsa, OK
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.53
Weekly
$1,855
Yearly (full-time)
$96,460
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $51.53/hour — 36% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma ($37.88/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma right now

  • 52 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma from 7 agencies, 17 of them in Tulsa.
  • Pay in these listings: $37.00 – $69.03/hour, median $47.88/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Oklahoma: $37.88/hour ($78,790/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($52.11/hour across 9 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment – Hospital Night Shift in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel assignment. This on-site respiratory therapist job is ideal for an experienced RRT who is confident managing mechanical ventilation, supporting ventilator weaning, and delivering compassionate care to critically ill patients. Tulsa offers a welcoming community, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and convenient access to outdoor recreation along the Arkansas River.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
  • Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,920
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
  • Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
  • Openings: 2

Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and authorization to practice in Oklahoma
  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or critical-care setting
  • Required experience with ventilator weaning
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Strong knowledge of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and provide safe respiratory care during night shifts

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and recommend respiratory treatment plans within the scope of professional practice
  • Provide intensive respiratory care, including ventilator management and ventilator weaning
  • Operate, monitor, and perform required self-tests on invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
  • Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and respiratory medication therapies
  • Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, and airway management
  • Assist with intubation, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures as authorized
  • Perform arterial punctures, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, and 12-lead EKGs according to policy
  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, and respiratory care charges accurately
  • Communicate patient status and treatment effectiveness to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Participate in shift-to-shift handoffs and support equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity and join a hospital respiratory care team in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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