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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Critical Care Travel Job in Milwaukee, WI

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) sought for a 13-week pediatric critical care travel contract in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill children across PICU, NICU, emergency, and acute care settings.

Join a specialized pediatric respiratory care team supporting complex pediatric and neonatal patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced pediatric respiratory therapist who is confident managing advanced ventilation needs. Milwaukee offers a vibrant urban setting with access to Lake Michigan, beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with occasional third-weekend coverage
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers may be scheduled for holidays as needed
• Floating: Primarily PICU and NICU, with potential assignments to acute care, emergency, and other designated units
• Call: No regularly scheduled call or callback requirement
• Charting: Epic ClinDoc experience preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Wisconsin respiratory care license, or eligibility to obtain a Wisconsin temporary license through the Act 10 process
• AHA BLS, AHA PALS, and NRP certifications
• Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate
• At least 3 years of pediatric critical care or NICU experience
• Demonstrated ability to practice in a PICU and Level IV NICU environment
• Strong experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including Servo-i, Servo-u, LTV, Astral, Trilogy, and oscillator ventilators
• Experience caring for tracheostomy patients and managing CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA, PEP, and inhaled nitric oxide therapies
• Current influenza vaccination is required; exemptions are not available

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in critical care and acute care settings
• Manage and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Perform intubations, extubations, suctioning, respiratory treatments, and ventilator adjustments
• Support patients with complex conditions, including tracheostomies and advanced ventilation needs
• Deliver respiratory therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA, PEP, and inhaled nitric oxide
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate patient care plans
• Float between pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, emergency, and acute care units according to department needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity and join a dedicated pediatric critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.