Respiratory Therapist- Nights, $30K Hiring Incentive

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Relocation assistance $15,000

Kettering study materials $375

Top-rated retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role emphasizes autonomous clinical judgment, collaboration across departments, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. You will assess patients and tailor respiratory plans while supporting education for patients and families.

Qualifications include an associate degree, CRT, Wisconsin RCP, and RRT within 2 years. BLS for health care providers is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.
• CRT certification by NBRC.
• RCP licensure by the state of Wisconsin.
• RRT within 2 years of hire.
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous respiratory care while collaborating across departments.
• Assess cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Address the education and training needs of patients and families in outpatient settings.

Skills

Autonomy

Interdepartmental collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Wisconsin

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 2 years of hire

Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role requires autonomy, collaboration across departments, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 hours (0.6 FTE = 48 hours every 2 weeks). Night shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays. Shift differentials: PM – $2.50/hour, Nights – $4.00/hour, Weekends – $3.00/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of patients.
• Assess the patient’s cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan.
• Identify and address the special needs, education, and training of patients and families in outpatient settings.

Benefits

• Well‑thought out training partnership.
• Top‑rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits.
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus (50% paid after 6 months, remaining 50% on day 366).
• $375 towards Kettering Study Materials.
• $15,000 relocation assistance (subject to guidelines).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 2 years of hire.
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

How to Apply

Contact HR Recruitment at HR‑[e-mail] or call 608‑775‑0267.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gundersen Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other basis protected by law.