Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wauwatosa, WI

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Milwaukee, WI | Pediatric Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (18:30–07:00) | Every other weekend rotation; occasionally every 3rd weekend | 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 a broad range of ventilators including Servo I, Servo U, LTV, Astral, Trilogy, and oscillators, as well as invasive and non-invasive ventilation modalities (CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA, PEP, INO)
• Provide care for tracheostomy patients and support across pediatric cardiac, medical, and surgical ICU units as well as a 70-bed Level IV NICU
• Float as needed to general med/surg acute care units and the emergency department
• Collaborate within RCP team ratios of 2–3 per PICU unit and 3–4 in the NICU depending on census
• Maintain required flu vaccination compliance — no exemptions accepted

Required Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Wisconsin RRT license required (candidates without a WI license may 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 PICU and Level IV NICU
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (or higher) required
• Flu vaccine required — no exemptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic Clinical Documentation strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NAVA ventilation, oscillators, and advanced non-invasive ventilation modalities
• Prior experience in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac, surgical, or medical ICU environment

Why Join Us

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