Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Must have a Wisconsin respiratory therapist license prior to start date.
• Current critical care experience required, or experience within the last 12 months.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload.
• Travel experience required.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to nearby sites within 40 miles if needed.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred.
• Certifications required: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) mandatory; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) optional.
• Work schedule includes every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Prior travel experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission.
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, and specialty skills checklist.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (mask required if declined)
  • Varicella immunity proof (two vaccines or serological evidence, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Tuberculosis screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 or 1870+ masks preferred)
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and national sex offender registry.
• Education and employment verifications completed within 90 days of start.
• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in respiratory therapy completed prior to assignment and updated every 3 years.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Floating to other nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.
• This position requires strong critical care skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with critical care background and prior travel experience looking for a long-term assignment in Wisconsin.