Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

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

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

Job Details

• Shifts: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation, holidays, and 1 on-call shift every 6 weeks
• Facility Type: Academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital experience required
• Patient Population: Pediatric and adult experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin (WI RCP)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic Level 1 trauma center or similar large hospital setting
• Pediatric and adult respiratory therapy experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (WI)
• Education verification for respiratory therapy program graduation
• Drug screening as per clinical standards
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)
• Required certifications must be current and from the American Heart Association (AHA):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as applicable
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if required by unit
• Facility-specific competency exams and orientation acknowledgments
• Telemetry testing and remediation process if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic trauma center environment with a diverse patient population. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements to be considered.