
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lawton, OK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.89
- Weekly
- $1,580
- Yearly (full-time)
- $82,160
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/8/2026
This job pays about $43.89/hour — 16% 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, 16 of them in Lawton.
- 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).
Job description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job – Hospital Assignment in Lawton, OK
Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Lawton, Oklahoma: Join a busy hospital respiratory therapy team for a 13-week night shift assignment and make an immediate impact in acute patient care.
Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a hospital setting in Lawton, Oklahoma, a welcoming southwest Oklahoma community known for its open landscapes, friendly atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This 13-week travel opportunity is a great fit for an RRT who enjoys making an immediate impact while supporting patients across a busy respiratory care department.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Hospital - Respiratory Therapy / Acute Care
- Location: Lawton, OK 73505
- Start Date: 10/8/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Openings: 2
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520-$1,640
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
- Experience supporting hospital patients with a variety of respiratory needs
- Ability to work independently on the night shift in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Assess patients with breathing concerns and evaluate respiratory status
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy
- Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators for patients who require support
- Respond to urgent respiratory needs, including CPR and other emergency interventions
- Document patient care accurately and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans
- Educate patients and families on disease management and home equipment use
If you’re searching for travel respiratory therapist jobs, RRT jobs in Oklahoma, or hospital respiratory therapy careers, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply now to join a healthcare team in Lawton, OK!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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