Respiratory Therapist
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT with 2+ years of staff therapist experience for a Level I/II Trauma Center night shift position.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level I/II Trauma Center
• Adult and pediatric patient population across Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Night shift with 8 and 12-hour shifts, including 1900-0730, 2300-0730, and 1500-2330 rotations
• 36 hours per week on an every other weekend rotation with some holiday coverage
• On-call required once every 6-week scheduling period
• Epic charting system used
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• WI Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required; pending license accepted at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist
• Pediatric and adult experience preferred
• Completion of a COARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program required
• NBRC RRT certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, and IMV
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm identification

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services to adult and pediatric patients in critical care and emergency settings
• Perform chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Administer a range of medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Manage patients with conditions including ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, COVID-19, and fresh tracheostomy
• Care for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, and RSV management
• Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Prior travel experience may be required depending on experience level
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• References are not required for consideration