Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Portage, WI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Portage, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every Weekend | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across all patient care areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Department and general care areas
• Perform basic respiratory care, critical care, and ventilator management using V60 BiPAP, Hamilton T-1, AVEA, and VOCSN ventilators
• Conduct patient assessments and implement Assess and Treat Protocols across all age groups, including neonatal patients (0–6 months)
• Perform ABG draws, EKGs, and holter/event monitoring
• Respond to emergency situations including Rapid Response and Code Blue events
• Document patient care accurately using Epic charting system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Therapy license required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced NRP certification required
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, including NICU experience and demonstrated proficiency with patients aged 0–6 months

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Previous travel therapy experience preferred
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to work independently; resilient and adaptable to change

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience supporting multiple care areas, including ED, general care, and neonatal populations
• Work in a collaborative environment with call-back opportunities and structured low census protections built into the contract