Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Milwaukee, WI | Nights (3x12)

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Milwaukee, WI
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$2,231
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/01
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Milwaukee, WI with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee. This role pays $2,231 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Milwaukee, WI and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee
  • Location: Milwaukee, WI 53211
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
  • Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Wisconsin and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Milwaukee, WI

What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.
What surgical cases would surgical techs find at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's – Milwaukee?
Surgical techs at this 422-bed Milwaukee campus — the tertiary referral hospital for seven regional Ascension sites — assist on cardiovascular and neurological procedures.
What breast-imaging work is available at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's – Milwaukee?
Its Women's Medical Center runs advanced breast imaging for mammography and breast-ultrasound techs.
How much critical-care respiratory work happens at Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee?
With about 48 adult ICU beds, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Regional Burn Center, respiratory therapists see high-acuity critical-care volume.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI combines a Lake Michigan setting with healthcare services spread across the city and nearby Wauwatosa. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing are available in hospital, clinic, and stand-alone settings, so the worksite can make a real difference when choosing where to live. Downtown, The Hop streetcar connects the Historic Third Ward, East Town, the Lower East Side, and the lakefront, and rides are currently free. Milwaukee County's Oak Leaf Trail adds more than 135 miles of mostly paved routes, including sections along Lake Michigan. That mix gives travelers options for short trips and outdoor time without leaving the metro. For housing, comparing the exact worksite with transit and trail access is more useful than relying on a broad Milwaukee address alone.

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