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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Hospital Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Explore a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, providing hospital-based respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Join an experienced respiratory therapy team in this welcoming Central Wisconsin community, known for scenic outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, parks, trails, and convenient access to the Wisconsin River.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department
• Call: No regularly scheduled call; low-census on-call assignments may be required
• Documentation System: Epic

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience, including pediatric experience
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate
• Active Wisconsin respiratory care license
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) may be accepted with the RRT credential obtained within one year
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Advanced NRP preferred; required for NICU assignments
• AHA or ARC-issued certifications accepted
• Ability to provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups
• Strong adaptability, resilience, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a changing hospital environment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the hospital, including the emergency department and general care areas
• Deliver basic respiratory care, critical care, ventilator management, and patient assessment using established Assess and Treat protocols
• Respond to rapid response events and Code Blue emergencies
• Support neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Operate and manage respiratory equipment, including V60 BiPAP systems, Hamilton G5 and C1 ventilators, and i-STAT analyzers
• Float to other nearby affiliated care locations when operational needs require, with advance notice when possible
• Accurately document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient responses in Epic
• Follow hospital dress, safety, infection-control, and professional conduct standards

Apply now for this hospital travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated clinical team in Central Wisconsin.

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.