Peds Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,393/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.47
- Weekly
- $2,393
- Yearly (full-time)
- $124,436
- Contract length
- 22 weeks
This job pays about $66.47/hour — 75% 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
- 50 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma from 7 agencies, 9 of them in Oklahoma City.
- Pay in these listings: $16.94 – $70.10/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).
Job description
Job Description
Join a travel Respiratory Therapy assignment in Oklahoma City, supporting patients across age groups and clinical areas. Under general supervision, you will administer prescribed respiratory treatments, perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring, document treatment responses in the computerized medical record, and serve as a resource to medical staff. You will also help maintain respiratory equipment and records and participate on the quick response team during cardiac and respiratory arrests. Level I experience and an Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license are required. Previous experience in a children's-only hospital is preferred.
Weather
Oklahoma City typically offers mild to cool conditions during this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, occasional rain, and generally plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Fun Things To Do
-
Urban Exploration: Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and explore the surrounding downtown district.
-
Outdoor Recreation: Spend an afternoon walking, biking, or kayaking at Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River.
-
Day Trip: Head to Turner Falls Park for scenic trails, waterfalls, and swimming areas.
-
Day Trip: Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, wildlife viewing, and mountain scenery.
-
Local Culture: Browse the First Americans Museum and enjoy the nearby museums and cultural attractions.
Job Specifics
City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 22 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.