Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Critical Care | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join a collaborative pediatric respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This on-site travel respiratory therapist opportunity supports critically ill children and neonates across high-acuity PICU and Level IV NICU environments while providing advanced respiratory care in a vibrant Midwestern city known for its lakefront, welcoming neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric hospital; PICU, Level IV NICU, acute care, and emergency/trauma settings
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Contract Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030-$2,190
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed and during orientation
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with occasional every-third-weekend rotation
• Holiday Rotation: Travelers may be scheduled for holidays as needed
• Float Expectations: Primarily PICU and NICU, with potential floating to acute care, medical/surgical, and emergency/trauma units
• Call: No on-call or call-back requirement listed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of pediatric critical care or NICU experience; 3-5 years preferred
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Wisconsin respiratory care license required. Candidates without a Wisconsin license may be eligible to pursue Wisconsin Act 10 temporary licensure
• Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a PICU and Level IV NICU
• Experience with pediatric and neonatal ventilator management, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and high-acuity respiratory care
• Flu vaccination required; exemptions are not available
• Epic Clinical Documentation experience preferred

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in PICU and NICU settings
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including Servo-I, Servo-U, LTV, Astral, and Trilogy systems
• Provide care involving oscillators, tracheostomy patients, CPAP, BiPAP, RAM cannula, NAVA ventilation, PEP, and inhaled nitric oxide
• Perform and assist with intubations, extubations, suctioning, respiratory treatments, and ongoing patient assessments
• Monitor ventilated patients and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt to assignments across pediatric cardiac, medical, and surgical intensive care units, the Level IV NICU, acute care units, and emergency/trauma areas
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Participate in the rotating weekend and holiday schedule as assigned

Apply now to join this pediatric critical care team and advance your Registered Respiratory Therapist career in Milwaukee, 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.