Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ICU/IMC
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality patient care in an academic Level 1 trauma center environment. The role involves working evening and night shifts (8 or 12 hours) with every other weekend rotation, holidays, and on-call shifts every 6 weeks.

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts: 1900-0730, 2300-0730, 1500-2300
• Every other weekend rotation
• Holidays and 1 on-call shift every 6 weeks

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care
• Administer aerosolized medications, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy care, and sputum inductions
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, high flow, and mechanical ventilation in IMC and ICU settings
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and families to develop and evaluate patient care plans

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Flexibility to float to multiple units or locations as staffing needs require

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications required
• State-specific caregiver screening and licensing verifications required
• Various health documents including immunizations, TB testing, and drug screening required
• Facility-specific competency exams and orientation acknowledgments required
• Annual renewal and testing requirements for certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP as applicable

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Recognized as a top hospital in Wisconsin and nationally

Notes for Candidates

• Must be prepared for a rigorous credentialing and compliance process
• Must complete required facility-specific exams and training prior to start
• Must provide clinical references and employment history as part of credentialing

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly respected academic medical center with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory care practices.