Travel Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week night shift contract at a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy Services department at a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Patient population is primarily geriatrics and adults, with some pediatric patients in the ED
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Performs vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, A-line placement, intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Ventilators used include AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack (MRI), and Hamilton (transport)
• Charting via Epic; Pyxis medication dispensing system on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within the hospital to all units
• On-call required as needed
• Holiday coverage required as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy, with most recent experience within the last year
• Active CRT or RRT credential required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Active state license required, if applicable
• Proficiency with vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, A-line placement, intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Experience with AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack, and Hamilton ventilators required
• COVID vaccination required
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, collected within the last year
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Candidate middle name or initial required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius rule applies
• Orientation includes at least one shift to learn unit flow and workflows
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• A fatigue policy is in place limiting all staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Scrubs may be any color; camouflage and denim are not permitted
• Free parking is available on site