Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wausau, WI

Why Join Us Gain broad clinical exposure supporting multiple patient care areas, including critical care, emergency services, and general care, within a well-established hospital system. Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation.

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Wausau, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | 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 using equipment such as V60 BiPAP, Hamilton G5, and Hamilton C1.
• Conduct patient assessments and implement Assess and Treat Protocols across all age groups, including pediatric patients.
• Provide emergency respiratory services for Rapid Response and Code Blue events.
• Utilize iStat for point-of-care testing and document all clinical activity in Epic.
• Float to other facility locations within the health system as needed, with advance notice provided.

Required Qualifications

• NBRC RRT credential required; NBRC CRT accepted with the requirement that RRT be obtained within one year.
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Therapy license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted).
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required.
• Pediatric experience required; previous travel assignment experience required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Advanced NRP certification preferred.
• Experience with Hamilton G5, Hamilton C1, and V60 BiPAP ventilator platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, work resiliently in fast-paced environments, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

• Gain broad clinical exposure supporting multiple patient care areas, including critical care, emergency services, and general care, within a well-established hospital system.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with low census protections and call-back pay eligibility provide stability throughout your contract.