Registered Respiratory Therapist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

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

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Hospital

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Evening/Nights (1900-0730, 2300-0730, 1500-2330)
• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation, holidays, and 1 call shift every 6-week scheduling period
• Floating: May be required to float to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Job Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care
• Provide aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy care, and sputum inductions
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, high flow, and mechanical ventilation at IMC and ICU levels
• Collaborate with physicians, care team leaders, nurses, and patients/families to develop and evaluate patient care plans

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a staff Respiratory Therapist (higher value confirmed)
• Experience in both pediatric and adult populations preferred
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center or similar size hospital required
• Prior travel experience highly preferred (not explicitly required but strongly favored)

Education

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program required

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Wisconsin upon hire
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Additional Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (WI)
• Education verification required for Respiratory Therapists
• Drug screening per Vaya standard
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)
• Facility-specific forms such as communicable disease form, photo for badge, and various waiver forms
• Telemetry testing (Adult and Pediatric) required for inpatient units, with remediation process for failed attempts
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Location & Facility Highlights

• University Hospital in Madison, WI
• Magnet®-designated facility
• Ranked #1 hospital in Wisconsin
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching institution and referral center
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Notes

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating to other units or locations may be required based on staffing needs
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not explicitly mandated
• Strict compliance with all certifications, background checks, and health documentation is required before start

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, academic hospital setting with opportunities to work in ICU and IMC environments.