Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-06-2026

End Date: 06-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts - exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed (NOC)

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

• Evaluate patients of all ages with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and develop individualized respiratory care plans
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators to ensure safe, effective respiratory support
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications accurately and safely
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and interpret basic results to inform care decisions
• Provide emergency respiratory care, including CPR and advanced airway support as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document assessments, interventions and patient responses clearly and promptly
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment use and home care strategies

Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in accordance with Oklahoma state requirements (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Clinical experience with ventilator management, oxygen therapy and aerosol medication administration
• Comfort working nights and in fast-paced acute care settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and deliver emergency respiratory interventions

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field, or equivalent clinical training

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning strategies
• Oxygen therapy and aerosol medication administration
• Pulmonary diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Assessment and treatment of asthma, COPD and pneumonia
• Emergency care skills including CPR and airway management
• Care for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Infection control practices and clinical documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Paid time off so you can rest and recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and coordinated logistics for a smoother relocation
• A supportive team that values your expertise and professional growth
• Access to continuing education and training to sharpen your clinical skills
• Referral program to reward you for helping us grow our care community

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the natural beauty around Lawton - hike or drive up Mount Scott in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, spot bison and longhorns, and enjoy scenic trails. Stroll through Medicine Park, a charming cobblestone town with unique shops and eateries. Visit the Museum of the Great Plains to learn local history, or take a short drive to Fort Sill for historical sites and community events. With accessible outdoor recreation and friendly local spots, weekends here are great for relaxing or adventurous day trips.

Hashtags

#RespiratoryTherapistJobs #LawtonOKJobs #TravelRT #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #NightShift #RespiratoryCare #VentilatorManagement #TravelTherapist #ClinicalCareJobs