Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy Services department of a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center with Magnet Designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level III NICU in Milwaukee, WI
• Primary patient population is geriatric and adult, with some pediatric patients seen in the ED
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Skilled in vent management using AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, parapack (MRI), and Hamilton (transport) ventilators
• Charting via Epic; Pyxis used for medication dispensing
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• On-call requirements vary
• Floats within the hospital to all units
• Block scheduling is not 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

Requirements

• CRT or RRT certification required
• BLS and ACLS required
• Active state license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of core respiratory therapy experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, arterial line (A-line) placement, intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Experience with AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, parapack, and Hamilton ventilators required
• Epic EMR experience required
• COVID vaccine required
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year
• 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 have been 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
• Holiday coverage expectations vary
• Scrubs in any color are acceptable; camouflage and denim are not permitted
• Free parking is available on site