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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least two years of staff therapist experience for a night shift position at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center setting
• Adult and pediatric patient population, with pediatric experience preferred
• Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and respiratory failure requiring ventilator support
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and IMV, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and chest physiotherapy
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Night shift schedule with 8 and 12-hour shifts (1900-0730, 2300-0730, 1500-2330)
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend rotation required
• On-call required once every 6-week scheduling period
• Requires coverage of 1 winter holiday (2 block shifts)
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist
• Pediatric and adult experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BLS certification (AHA only) required
• WI RCP license required; pending license accepted at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatric settings
• Administer a range of medications and therapies including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and nitric oxide
• Perform airway management procedures including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Manage high flow nasal cannula, trach collar, and oxygen delivery systems
• Support neonatal and pediatric respiratory procedures including nasal/oral suctioning and pulmonary hygiene
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Travel experience preferred depending on candidate's overall experience level
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, with alternative transportation options available