Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide daily respiratory treatments, ventilator management, BiPAP, Airvo checks, PRN treatments, and bedside procedures.
• Attend all emergency codes and rapid response team (RRT) calls including fire alarms, STEMI, stroke, trauma, and mass transfusion alerts.
• Assist with CPR, intubation, equipment setup, and patient lifting during emergencies.
• Manage patients on BiPAP/CPAP, assist with removal/replacement for medications, eating, or comfort.
• Transport patients on respiratory equipment or oxygen ≥6 Lpm for testing, transfers, and physical therapy.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and send results to pulmonology.
• Conduct overnight pulse oximetry testing.
• Perform bedside bronchoscopies using disposable scopes any day/time.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) for ICU and critical patients.
• Administer scheduled Cough Assist, IPV, and chest physiotherapy (CPT).
• Support neonatal care with surfactant delivery and bagging medications in the nursery.
• Manage desaturations with BiPAP/CPAP, switch between heated high flow cannula and BiPAP.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment, bronch carts, Glidescope machines, and perform EKGs during off-hours or tech absence.
• Perform brain death testing, set up Nitric Oxide in OR/ICU, and Heliox therapy.
• Monitor and notify management of gas and supply needs.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• National Tech Certification as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (for ICU, IMC/IMCU, Med Surg, Step Down RN positions)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing (for dialysis/kidney center roles)
• Competency Exam as applicable to specialty

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for RRT travel roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position.

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year (no TSpot/PPD accepted).
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with expanded opiates within 14 days of start (marijuana positive not disqualifying).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October to March).
• Two professional references verified within 2 years of start.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Respiratory Therapists may manage 10-15+ patients across multiple floors.
• Frequent travel within the facility to MRI, CT, Cath Lab, OR, and other departments.
• Must be prepared to respond promptly to emergencies and codes.
• Responsible for maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies not stocked by central supply.

This position offers a dynamic and critical role in patient respiratory care within a hospital setting, ideal for experienced RRTs comfortable with high patient loads, emergency response, and diverse respiratory procedures.