Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job

Were hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where youll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelors degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board (Oklahoma).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum one year experience as an RRT in an acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Experience with adult and pediatric ventilator management and arterial blood gas interpretation.
• Familiarity with common respiratory equipment: mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, high-flow nasal cannula systems, and nebulizer/ aerosol delivery systems.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and participate in rapid response and code teams.
• Effective communication skills and ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Preferred: Experience in trauma, progressive care, or critical care environments.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Hours: 7a-7p.
• Typical Schedule: 3x12.
• Position Type: PRN contract; hours are not guaranteed.
• Must be available to work day shift and participate in rapid response or code events as needed.

Location Highlights

Discover Sallisaw, OK and the surrounding attractions. Sallisaw is adjacent to Fort Smith, AR (about a 20- to 30-minute drive), and is within one hour of Tenkiller Ferry Lake, a popular destination for boating and fishing. The area provides access to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (approximately 25 miles) and Robert S. Kerr Reservoir (roughly 30 miles), offering hiking, birdwatching, and water recreation. The region features a mix of small-town and suburban lifestyle with nearby cultural attractions in historic downtown Fort Smith, local dining options, and weekend access to Interstate 40 for travel east-west connections. Commuter access includes regional highways and short drives to larger medical centers and shopping districts, suitable for clinicians seeking a quiet community with outdoor recreation and convenient transit routes to larger cities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.