Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Summary: Join a leading academic hospital in Madison, WI as a Night Shift Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay, Epic experience required.

Become part of the Respiratory Therapy team at a Magnet-designated, academic Level 1 Trauma Center and top-ranked teaching hospital in Madison, Wisconsin (zip code 53792). This facility is hiring a travel respiratory therapist (RRT) to support both the main hospital and its East Madison location. Ideal candidates have NBRC – RRT credentials, a WI RCP license, Epic charting experience, and prior travel RT experience. This is a great opportunity for respiratory care professionals seeking Wisconsin respiratory therapy jobs and hospital respiratory therapist roles in the Madison area.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970 (competitive for travel respiratory therapist roles)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30); may include evening shifts (15:00 – 23:30, 23:00 – 07:30)
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and some holidays required
• On Call: 1 call shift every 6-week scheduling period
• Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy – Tech / Critical Care / Progressive Care float
• Location: Madison, WI 53792 (Madison, WI travel RT opportunity)

Required Qualifications (Respiratory Therapist, RRT)

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist in an academic Level 1 Trauma Center or similar-size hospital
• Graduate of a COARC-accredited respiratory therapy program
• WI RCP license (Respiratory Care Practitioner) — must be in hand at submittal
• NBRC – RRT credential required
• BLS certification (AHA only)
• Experience with both pediatric and adult populations preferred
• Prior travel respiratory therapist experience required
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience required
• Telemetry exam required prior to start (strict passing criteria)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities (Hospital Respiratory Therapist / Travel RT)

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across hospital settings
• Perform critical care procedures: aerosol therapy, BiPAP/CPAP setup, intubation assist, arterial blood gas draws, ventilator management and weaning
• Deliver tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, and RSV patient management
• Support interdisciplinary care teams and float between units (ICU, step-down, med/surg) as staffing requires
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotations and fulfill on-call responsibilities
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and adhere to hospital competency, testing, and policy requirements

Why Apply?

• Work at a Magnet-designated, top-ranked teaching hospital in Madison, WI — strong clinical resources and professional development
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists and structured 13-week contract
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations in a busy academic medical center

How to Apply: Apply now — submit your WI RCP license, NBRC – RRT credential, BLS, and Epic experience documentation. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career as a travel respiratory therapist in Madison, Wisconsin.

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