Critical Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Must have a Wisconsin license prior to submission
• Current critical care experience required or experience within the last 12 months
• Ability to manage a heavy workload
• Experience with EPIC system
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NRP (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year, updated yearly)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (completed prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (7-year search, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS check (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead with start/end dates)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; specific mask types required
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD/Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (or Positive IGRA)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Information

• Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form completed onsite by facility
• Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required (no alterations)
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment

This position requires a highly qualified respiratory therapist with critical care experience, appropriate licensure, and comprehensive compliance with health, safety, and credentialing standards.