Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a night shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center requiring at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract assignment
• Respiratory Therapy Services department serving mostly geriatric and adult patients, with some pediatric cases in the ED
• Typical caseload of 10-15 patients for general floor assignments or 6-8 patients for ICU assignments
• Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Unit-specific equipment includes AVEA vents, Servo U Vent, LPU 1200 Vents, Parapack vents for MRI, and Hamilton vents for transport
• Floating required to all units within the hospital
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage assigned as needed

Requirements

• RRT or CRT accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Active license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills in vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, a-line placement, assisting with intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Located in a Level III Trauma Center with a Level III NICU, Magnet designation, and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Work alongside other RTs, floor RNs, and department management/supervisory staff
• Day shift staffing includes 13-15 RTs for support
• Orientation includes facility NEO and at least one shift to learn unit flow
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff 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 any solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers considered upon review
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved
• Block scheduling is not accommodated