Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract | Madison, WI

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Madison, WI — 13-week hospital travel contract at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center. NBRC RRT and active Wisconsin RCP (pending WI license accepted) required. Weekly pay $1,930 - $2,080. Start date: May 11, 2026.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Travel Contract / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 - $2,080
• Location: Madison, WI 53792 (Madison Wisconsin respiratory therapist jobs)
• Facility: Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching hospital; Level 1 Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend up to 26 weeks)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30); may include evening shifts (15:00 - 23:30, 23:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Rotation: Required
• On-Call: 1 call shift every 6 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a staff Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital; critical care / ICU experience preferred
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center or similar large hospital setting required
• Graduate of a COARC-accredited respiratory therapy program
• Active NBRC RRT credential
• Active Wisconsin RCP license required (pending WI license accepted at time of submission)
• BLS certification (AHA only)
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience required
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience required (travel healthcare / hospital travel contract experience)
• Ability to pass strict telemetry exams (adult and pediatric) prior to start
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in ICU, step-down, and med-surg units
• Provide advanced respiratory procedures: aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, intubation assist, arterial blood gas collection, and ventilator management
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory devices including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, mechanical ventilators, and tracheostomy equipment
• Care for patients with ARDS, cystic fibrosis, RSV, and other complex respiratory illnesses
• Float between units as staffing needs require and support multidisciplinary critical care teams
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and scheduled on-call shifts
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and follow hospital respiratory care protocols

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job in Madison, WI

This travel RRT role is ideal for Respiratory Therapists seeking critical care exposure in a top-ranked, Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Working here gives you high-acuity experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center and the chance to grow your respiratory therapy career.

Madison offers a lively downtown, scenic parks, beautiful lakes, and a thriving arts and food scene—great for travel healthcare professionals looking to experience the best of Wisconsin while on assignment.

Apply now to advance your respiratory therapy career and join a high-performing critical care team in Madison, WI. Submit your resume today to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract position.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.