Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, 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 or CRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 12-hour night shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 933 beds
• Patient population is mostly geriatric and adult, with some pediatric patients seen in the ED
• Typical caseload is 10-15 patients for general floor assignments and 6-8 patients for ICU assignments
• 12-hour night shift schedule with 36 standard hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floats to all units within the hospital
• Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Unit-specific equipment includes AVEA vents, Servo U vents, LPU 1200 vents, Parapack vents for MRI, and Hamilton vents for transport

Requirements

• Active RRT or CRT license required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of core work experience in respiratory therapy required
• Skills required include vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, a-line placement, assisting with intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work alongside other RTs, floor RNs, and unit management/leadership for support
• Day shift staffing includes 13-15 RTs for reference on department size
• Facility orientation includes NEO and at least one shift to learn unit flow
• Holiday coverage assigned as needed
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the assignment
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Staff must adhere to a fatigue policy limiting work to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Overtime may be available depending on facility needs
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking is available
• First-time travelers may be considered upon review
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible