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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years staff therapist experience and Trauma Level I/II experience for a 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.
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Respiratory Care/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a teaching hospital
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36 hours/week assignment
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Day/Evening shifts of 8 and 12 hours, including 07:00-19:30, 07:00-15:30, and 15:00-23:30
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Every other weekend rotation required
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On-call required once every 6-week scheduling period
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One winter holiday coverage of 2 block shifts required
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Floating required as needed
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Uses Epic charting system
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Cares for adult and pediatric patients in critical care and emergency department settings
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Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and IMV
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Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
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Manages airway devices including ET tubes, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
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Administers various respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
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WI RCP license required (pending license accepted at time of submission); license required if applicable
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist
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Pediatric and adult experience preferred
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Graduate of a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
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NBRC RRT certification required
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BLS certification required (AHA only)
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Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience required
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Epic charting experience required
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
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Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to start, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% or higher overall passing score for both adult and pediatric exams
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Provide respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients in critical care and emergency department settings
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Perform chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy
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Assist with bronchoscopy and manage patients with ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
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Administer nebulizer treatments via hand-held, trach collar, and ultrasonic methods
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Support neonatal and pediatric airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
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Care for infants and children with RSV
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Located at a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
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Onsite parking requires a permit; alternative transportation options such as bus and park & ride are available
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Travel experience preferred depending on candidate's overall experience level
