Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-24-2026

End Date: 06-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (NOC). Exact start/end times and specific days not specified in the posting; orientation for allied travelers begins on Tuesdays. Unable to accommodate blocked scheduling.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care settings under the supervision of the RT Supervisor and Cardiopulmonary Manager
• Deliver hands-on patient assessment, ventilator management, airway care, and critical interventions with attention to safety and best practices
• Train, mentor, and support respiratory therapy personnel across critical care areas to build team capability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance files are completed and submitted prior to start as required
• Participate in orientation and unit-based processes to promote seamless integration into the care team

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of RRT experience (required)
• Active Oklahoma state respiratory license (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification (required)
• Demonstrated experience in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care respiratory therapy
• Willingness to complete all compliance requirements one week prior to start

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care respiratory care expertise, including ventilator management and airway support
• Patient care in high-acuity adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings
• Training and mentoring skills to develop RT team members
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Ability to follow facility policies for orientation, scheduling, and compliance

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and you can grow
• Generous housing and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance and help with compliance requirements
• Paid orientation to get you up to speed and confident on shift
• Opportunities to train, mentor, and lead RT staff — make an impact
• Access to professional development resources and certifications
• A workplace committed to community-focused, high-quality care
• Flexible support from the staffing team to help with logistics and questions

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the scenic Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, wildlife viewing, and climbing Mount Scott. Spend weekends at Lake Lawtonka for fishing and water activities or visit the charming Medicine Park for boutique shops and local dining. Discover Fort Sill’s historic sites and military museum right in town, and take easy weekend trips to regional attractions and larger cities for cultural events, dining, and shopping.

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