Respiratory Therapist
Madison, WI
Care Career
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist – Travel Assignment
 

Location: University Hospital, Madison, WI
Start Date: 09/14/2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days | 3×12-hour shifts
Shift Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT/RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This position provides respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a high-acuity hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong acute-care, critical-care, pediatric, and adult respiratory therapy experience, along with experience in a Level I Trauma Center.
 

Schedule

• 3×12-hour day shifts
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend rotation
• 1 on-call shift every 6 weeks
• One winter holiday requirement consisting of 2 block shifts
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Travelers may trade shifts with staff when permitted by facility policy
• Travelers must be willing to float as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of staff Respiratory Therapist experience
• Travel experience required
• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current NBRC RRT certification required
• Wisconsin RCP license required; pending Wisconsin license accepted at submission
• BLS certification – AHA only
• Pediatric and adult respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Previous Level I Trauma experience required
• Previous Level II Trauma experience required
• Inpatient/acute-care respiratory therapy experience required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Administer aerosolized medications and respiratory treatments.
• Perform airway clearance techniques and pulmonary hygiene.
• Provide tracheostomy care and management.
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, including CPAP and BiPAP.
• Manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and mechanical ventilation.
• Provide respiratory support at IMC and ICU levels.
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures.
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Provide chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy.
• Assist with ventilator weaning.
• Manage fresh tracheostomies and troubleshoot high-pressure ventilator alarms.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory care leaders, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and care.
• Document patient care and respiratory interventions accurately in Epic.

Required Skills

• Adult Critical Care
• Pediatrics
• ARDS
• BiPAP
• CPAP
• HFNC
• Mechanical Ventilation / IMV
• Ventilator Weaning
• Intubation Assistance
• Extubation
• Tracheostomy Care
• Trach Collar
• ABG Collection & Interpretation
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest Physiotherapy
• Pulmonary Hygiene
• Aerosol Treatments
• Albuterol
• Atrovent
• Combivent
• Pulmicort
• Flovent
• Xopenex
• Racemic Epinephrine
• Mucomyst
• Nitric Oxide
• Inhaled Flolan
• MDI / Medihaler
• Sputum Collection
• Airway Suctioning
• Oxygen Therapy
• Emergency Department Experience
• Cystic Fibrosis
• RSV
• COVID-19 Respiratory Care

Facility Information

University Hospital
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792

• Facility Type: Academic/Teaching Hospital
• Trauma: Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet: Magnet-designated
• Ranking: Wisconsin's #1 hospital according to the posting
• Charting: Epic
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Specialty Environment: Respiratory Services, IMC, ICU
• Teaching/Referral Center: Major teaching institution and referral center

Additional Requirements

• Travelers must be willing to float as needed.
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted.
• Flu vaccination is required; medical/religious exemptions may be considered.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required.
• References should be removed from the submitted profile.
• Pass/fail testing with strict criteria is required.
• A telemetry/cardiac rhythm examination is required before start.

Telemetry Exam

Adult exam:

• 100% identification of ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and asystole
• No incorrect answers regarding third-degree heart blocks
• Overall score of 80% or higher

Pediatric exam:

• Ventricular fibrillation
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Asystole
• Sinus bradycardia
• Overall score of 80% or higher

Travelers receive two attempts. If unsuccessful after the second attempt, a cardiac interpretation review course must be completed before a third attempt. Failure after three attempts may result in assignment cancellation.

Parking

On-site parking requires a permit through UW Transportation. Public transportation, park-and-ride, and private parking options are also available.

Great opportunity for an experienced RRT looking for a high-acuity travel assignment in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, teaching hospital environment.