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 Description

• Work schedule includes day and evening shifts (8 or 12 hours), with shift times such as 07:00-19:30, 07:00-15:30, and 15:00-23:30.
• Every other weekend rotation, holidays, and one on-call shift every 6 weeks.
• Total of approximately 36 hours per week.
• Experience in both pediatric and adult respiratory therapy preferred.
• Must have experience working in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or a hospital of similar size.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or a hospital of similar size.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications may be required based on unit.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Facility-specific telemetry testing and competency exams may be required if applicable.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and local searches.
• Education verification required for Respiratory Therapist program.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation required, including:

  • TB testing or chest X-ray.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • Other vaccines or declinations as required by department.

Additional Information

• Pediatric and adult experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
• Facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic hospital setting with a supportive team environment. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a travel respiratory therapist role in Wisconsin, this contract may be a good fit.