Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs
$2,502/weekOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration12 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Contract)
Location
- Milwaukee, WI
Facility Highlights
- Level III Trauma Center
- Level III NICU
- Magnet Designation
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 933 Beds
- COVID vaccine required
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
- First-time travelers considered upon review
- Prior travel experience not explicitly required
Patient Population
- Mostly geriatrics and adults
- Some pediatrics in the Emergency Department
Patient Ratios
- 1:1
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
Skills Required
- Vent management
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Nebulizer treatments
- A-line placement
- Intubation
- Vent weaning and extubation
- Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
- Experience with AVEA vents, Servo U vents, LPU 1200 vents, parapack vents for MRI, Hamilton vents for transport
Support and Equipment
- Charting system: EPIC
- Medication dispensing: Pyxis
- Floating: May float within hospital to all units
Orientation
- At least one shift to learn unit flow
Scheduling
- Weekend rotation every other weekend (default)
- Time off approval up to 7 days (default)
- On-call varies
- Holiday expectations vary
- Block scheduling not accommodated
- Fatigue policy: No more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
Additional Notes
- Scrub color: Any except camo or denim
- Free parking available
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
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Milwaukee, WI
About
Milwaukee is the biggest city in Wisconsin and sits along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. While it’s famous for its brewing traditions, with famous beer giants like Pabst and Miller based here, there's much more to do than enjoy a cold one. Milwaukee is a town that knows how to have fun, with a thriving music and art scene and the host of dozens of festivals every year. Summerfest is the biggest of all, spanning three weekends and boasting hundreds of acts at Henry Maier Festival Park on the lakefront. The East Downtown area slings the lake, and the Milwaukee River is the place to be when the sun is out, with visitors and locals enjoying days at the beaches, browsing art galleries, picnics in the parks, dining and entertainment.
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