Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week day shift contract at a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center with Magnet Designation in Milwaukee, WI.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy Services department at a 933-bed Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Level III NICU on site
• Patient population is primarily geriatric and adult, with some pediatric patients seen in the ED
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Ventilator equipment includes AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack (MRI), and Hamilton (transport) vents
• Charting via Epic; Pyxis medication dispensing system on unit
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• On-call requirements vary
• Holiday rotation as assigned
• Floats within the hospital to all units
• Block scheduling will not be accommodated

Requirements

• Active CRT or RRT credential required; active state license required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of core respiratory therapy experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in 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
• Epic EMR experience
• COVID vaccination required
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, collected within the last year
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN 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 restrictions apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Orientation consists of at least one shift to learn workflow and unit flow
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved during the assignment
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrub color is open; camouflage and denim are not permitted
• Free parking is available on site