Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Summary: Respiratory Therapist (RRT Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work evening/night shifts (8 or 12 hours): 1500-2300, 1900-0730, 2300-0730
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts required
• One on-call shift every 6-week schedule
• Provide respiratory care including aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance, tracheostomy care, sputum inductions
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, high flow, and mechanical ventilation in IMC and ICU settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate patient care plans
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Wisconsin
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• PALS and NRP certifications through American Heart Association

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a staff respiratory therapist
• Pediatric and adult respiratory care experience required
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center or similar size hospital required
• Prior travel experience highly preferred (not strictly required but strongly favored)

Facility & Work Environment

• Level 1 Trauma Center with a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Magnet®-designated pediatric hospital environment
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (WI)
• Education verification for respiratory therapy program completion
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult dose required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with appropriate follow-up if positive
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or titer, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology department
• Required competency exams and facility-specific tests including telemetry exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific forms such as caregiver screening and BID form for Wisconsin
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing for telemetry where applicable
• Floating and shift flexibility are essential due to staffing needs
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not explicitly required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric and adult respiratory care environment within a leading academic medical center.