Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wauwatosa, WI

Operate and manage ventilators including Servo I, Servo U, LTVs, Astral, Trilogy, and Oscillators; provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation support including CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA ventilation, PEP, and INO. Key Responsibilities Manage respiratory care patients across PICU and Level IV NICU settings, including vent management, intubations, extubations, suctioning, and treatments.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Milwaukee, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Every other weekend rotation (occasionally every 3rd) | Holiday rotation may apply

Key Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory care patients across PICU and Level IV NICU settings, including vent management, intubations, extubations, suctioning, and treatments
• Operate and manage ventilators including Servo I, Servo U, LTVs, Astral, Trilogy, and Oscillators; provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation support including CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA ventilation, PEP, and INO
• Care for tracheostomy patients and support complex pediatric and neonatal critical care populations
• Float as needed to general med/surg acute care units and the Emergency Department/Trauma Center (EDTC) in addition to primary PICU and NICU assignments
• Document clinical care using Epic Clin Doc (preferred)

Required Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Wisconsin RRT License required — candidates without a WI license in hand are encouraged to apply for the Act 10 temporary licensure, which typically 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 environments
• Associate Degree (AD) in Respiratory Therapy or related field required
• Influenza vaccine required — no exemptions accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic Clin Doc for clinical documentation
• Familiarity with high-acuity pediatric cardiac, medical, and surgical ICU environments
• Experience working in a large Level IV NICU setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment with exposure to a broad range of complex respiratory cases across PICU and Level IV NICU
• Expected 36 hours per week with a consistent day shift schedule (exceptions may apply during orientation week and facility holidays)