Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Rotation
Key Responsibilities
- Manage respiratory care patients across PICU and Level IV NICU settings, with potential float to general med/surg acute care and emergency units
- Perform ventilator management utilizing equipment including Servo I, Servo U, LTV, Astral, Trilogy, and oscillators
- Perform and assist with intubations, extubations, suctioning, and respiratory treatments
- Provide care involving invasive and non-invasive ventilation modalities including CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA ventilation, PEP, and INO
- Manage tracheostomy patients and support care across pediatric cardiac, medical, and surgical ICU environments
Required Qualifications
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active Wisconsin RRT license required (Act 10 temporary licensure accepted if permanent license is pending)
- AHA BLS, AHA PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in pediatric critical care or NICU
- Must be able to function independently in both PICU and Level IV NICU environments
- Associate Degree (AD) in Respiratory Therapy or related field required
- Influenza vaccine required; no exemptions accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic Clinical Documentation (Clin Doc) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with NAVA ventilation and advanced pediatric respiratory modalities preferred
- Prior travel or contract assignment experience in a pediatric acute care setting preferred
Why Join Us
- Guaranteed hours each week provide stability and predictability throughout your contract
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment with advanced technology and a specialized clinical team