Job Title
Respiratory Therapy – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend and holiday rotation
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 (V60 BiPAP, Hamilton G5 and C1)
- Conduct patient assessments using Assess and Treat Protocols across all age groups, including pediatric populations
- Provide emergency services for Rapid Response and Code Blue situations
- Utilize iSTAT for point-of-care testing and document all care in EPIC
- Float to support other hospital locations within the system as needed, with advance notice provided
Required Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin Respiratory Therapy license required
- NBRC RRT credential required; NBRC CRT accepted with RRT to be obtained within one year
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted)
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience; pediatric experience required
- Previous travel/contract experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NICU experience preferred for night shift positions
- Advanced NRP certification preferred (required if assigned to NICU)
- Strong adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative and team-oriented communication style
Why Join Us
- Expected 36 hours per week with a structured 13-week contract offering stability and variety across multiple care settings
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment supporting a broad range of patient populations and acuity levels