Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Milwaukee, WI

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,215 a week in all, a taxable rate of $17.96 an hour plus $1,568 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, PEDS – Milwaukee, WI. This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients within a specialized healthcare facility. The role includes evaluating patient needs, administering treatments, operating ventilatory equipment, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certification in Respiratory Therapist (Registered) with no minimum years of experience required.
• Location: Milwaukee, WI.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include operating ventilatory equipment, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, conducting pulmonary function studies, assisting with bedside procedures, monitoring patient status, and maintaining accurate documentation of treatments.
• Tasks also involve performing arterial punctures, chest x-ray review, cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines, insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes, and ventilator management.
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with medical staff concerning treatment responses and patient care, along with maintaining equipment and record accuracy.
• Additional information: This position requires no prior experience but emphasizes clinical competence and safety in pediatric respiratory care.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits