PRN Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift, Ventilator Weaning

Select Medical; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $4,000

Part time/Per Diem eligibility for 401

Night shift diff

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem/night shift at Milwaukee St. Francis. Responsibilities focus on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment and weaning, collaborating with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus for PRN, plus night/weekend differentials. Candidates must have NBRC credential, BLS, state licensure, and ACLS by start. Part-time/per diem options available.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma preferred; HS transcript or GED accepted.
• BLS certification must be current by start date.
• Current state licensure is required to practice.
• ACLS required upon hire (agency RT must have ACLS on first shift).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and use RT-driven protocols to liberate from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical or surgical conditions.
• Perform bronchoscopies as indicated.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Promote continuous quality improvement in respiratory care.
• Educate and counsel patients and families.

Skills

NBRC credential (CRT/RRT)

BLS certification

Education

State licensure required (Respiratory Therapist)

College transcript or diploma (preferred) / HS transcript or GED

Job description

Select Medical is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem/night shift at Milwaukee St. Francis. Responsibilities focus on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment and weaning, collaborating with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus for PRN, plus night/weekend differentials. Candidates must have NBRC credential, BLS, state licensure, and ACLS by start. Part-time/per diem options available.