Respiratory Therapist
Weston, WI
American Traveler
2x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 2x12hrs
• Hours: 24 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week acute care travel assignment covering inpatient, ER, ICU, and med-surg floors.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient units, ER, ICU, med-surg floors, and facility-wide emergencies
• Primarily adult patient population with minimal pediatric and neonatal exposure (ER or newborn); occasional coverage for high-risk deliveries
• Approximately 20–25 treatments per RT per shift, typically with 2 RTs on shift
• Ventilator equipment includes PB980, PB840, SurvoU, LTV1200, and Hamilton; BiPAP/CPAP includes V60 and Home ResMed; high-flow therapy via Optiflow
• Charting in Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 12-hour shifts; primarily nights (1800–0600), with rare variable shifts communicated in advance
• Day shift hours are 0600–1800
• Rotating weekend coverage approximately every 3rd weekend
• Holiday coverage required: 2 out of 3 winter holidays and every other holiday otherwise
• No call or on-call requirement
• No floating requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential via NBRC required
• Active certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow therapy, ABGs, EKGs, and intubation assist
• Ability to insert king airways in emergency situations prior to provider arrival
• Previous travel experience preferred
• License required if applicable — an active license is not required at time of consideration but must be active by the start date
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years of relevant specialty experience

Additional Information

• Daily duties include basic respiratory therapies, ABGs, EKGs, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management (including intubation weaning and extubation), and timely charting in Cerner
• RTs assist with intubation and insert king airways in emergencies prior to provider arrival
• Hospitalist available 24/7; intensivist in house for the majority of the day; eICU support available overnight
• Department orientation consists of 3 shifts: 1 day with the lead RT reviewing equipment, 1 day shadowing and reviewing the department, and a 3rd orientation on the assigned shift
• Dark green scrubs required
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date; hospital approval is also required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the applicable pay rate
• First-time travelers will be considered, though prior travel experience is preferred