Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) jobs-in Sheboygan,WI,US

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Travel/Contract

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join a dynamic, patient-focused team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and NICU cases, in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory treatments and airway management across all units
• Manage ventilators (invasive & non-invasive) and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Conduct ABG punctures and analysis
• Administer inhaled medications (MDI, nebulizers)
• Respond to Code Blue situations
• Perform EKGs (up to 10 per shift)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient care

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience (REQUIRED)

• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted

• Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (Required)

  • NRP (Preferred)

  • RRT (Preferred) (CRT accepted)

• Skills:

  • Ventilator and airway management
  • ABG procedures
  • Emergency response (codes)
  • EKG proficiency

Patient Population

• Conditions include:

  • COVID-19, COPD, ARDS

  • Pneumonia, Influenza, RSV

  • CHF, Lung Cancer

  • Stroke, overdose, ETOH detox

  • Trach and ventilated patients

• Exposure to pediatrics and NICU (NRP required to float to these units)

Facility & Unit Details

• Beds: 120

• ICU/Stepdown: Combined unit

• Vent Volume: 2-5 vents daily (ICU + ED)

• Other Units:

  • Cardiac unit (no open hearts)

  • Med-Surg units

  • Behavioral Health

  • Busy ED with high pediatric population

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC

• Ventilators:

  • Hamilton C1 (invasive, non-invasive, high-flow)

  • Servo-U (for vented patients)

• High Flow Systems: Airvo

Support & Work Environment

• Staffing:

  • Days: 3 RTs

  • Nights: 2 RTs

• Charge RT available each shift

• RT Educator and onsite Manager (days)

• Collaborative, team-based care environment

Floating

• Required to float across all hospital units

• May float to NICU/Peds if NRP certified and comfortable

Orientation

• 2-3 days up to 1 week, based on experience and comfort level

Schedule

• Shifts:

  • Days: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • Nights: 05:00 PM - 05:00 AM

• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend

• On-Call: None

• Holidays: 1 summer + 1 winter

• RTO: Up to 7 days (approval allowed)

• Schedule Cycle: 8 weeks (posted 3 weeks in advance)

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any professional color (cartoons & T-shirts allowed)

• Free onsite parking