Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wauwatosa, WI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Milwaukee, WI | Acute Care (Pediatric)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (18:30–07:00) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in a pediatric critical care environment, primarily within the PICU and Level IV NICU, with potential float to general med/surg acute care units and the ED/trauma center
• Manage ventilator patients using equipment including Servo I, Servo U, LTV, Astral, Trilogy, and oscillators; apply knowledge of invasive and non-invasive ventilation modalities including CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA ventilation, PEP, and INO
• Perform and assist with intubations, extubations, suctioning, and respiratory treatments
• Manage tracheostomy patients and provide comprehensive vent management across pediatric cardiac, medical, and surgical ICU settings
• Collaborate as part of a multi-RCP team across PICU and NICU units based on census needs
• Influenza vaccine required — no exemptions accepted

Required Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Wisconsin RRT license required (candidates without a WI license may apply for the Act 10 temporary licensure, which processes faster than a permanent license)
• 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
• Associate degree (AD) in Respiratory Therapy or related field required
• PICU experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic Clinical Documentation (Clin Doc) preferred
• Familiarity with a broad range of advanced ventilation modalities including NAVA ventilation, oscillators, and INO therapy
• Experience working in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac, medical, or surgical ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed hours per week in a high-acuity pediatric setting offering significant clinical exposure across PICU and Level IV NICU environments
• Opportunity to work within a large, specialized pediatric critical care program with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory technology