Registered Respiratory Therapist
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12 hours (examples: 1900-0730, 2300-0730, 1500-2330)
• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation, holidays, and one on-call shift every 6-week scheduling period
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a staff respiratory therapist
• Experience with both pediatric and adult patients preferred
• Prior experience working in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or a hospital of similar size is required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Graduate of a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Certifications (Check unit description for requirements)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific competency exams and orientation, including telemetry testing if applicable
• Background checks and education verifications are required per facility and state standards
• Compliance with Wisconsin state-mandated caregiver screening and BID form completion
• Required health documents include immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), TB testing, flu vaccination or approved exemption, and drug screening per standards
• Physical exam and fit mask testing completed onsite
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or a hospital of similar size

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Pediatric and adult experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Facility requires strict adherence to testing and certification renewal deadlines
• Orientation and competency testing include telemetry exams with remediation processes if needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic trauma center environment with a focus on respiratory care across the lifespan.