Travel - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving those in need. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative, people-centered healthcare. You will evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develop care plans, and implement advanced respiratory care modalities. Enjoy a supportive environment that promotes community involvement and personal growth while working across various locations. Embrace the chance to enhance your life and those around you in a role that truly matters.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.
• RRT with NBRC credential required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree

Technical degree

Job description

Details

• $1,160-$2,277 Weekly Rate
• Department: Associate Travel Program - RRT
• Schedule: Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week
• Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
• Location: Local and national travel options are available depending on need.

This position is a permanent, full-time role consisting of 8-13 week travel assignments. It is not a short-term or temporary contract. Rates vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site (https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program).

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, education, performance, and the salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment type and frequency; develop a care plan based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credentials:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire or transfer (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• One or more of the following:
• Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist with NBRC credential obtained prior to hire or transfer.

Preferred Credentials:

• Advanced Life Support (AHA or ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA or ARC)

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's degree, or a Technical degree.

Additional Preferences

• One year of recent RRT experience strongly preferred.
• Travel options are available; candidates may be stipend-eligible for sites over 50 miles from their residence. Contact Recruitment for details.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are vital to our mission of transforming healthcare and serving those most in need. Join us to make a meaningful impact through innovative, people-centered healthcare. Explore opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites, including 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to volunteer, give back, and positively impact their community. Join us to enhance your life and those around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO poster in English (here) or Spanish (here).

We support military families and promote career flexibility. Our associates are encouraged to leverage their military experience in their careers with Ascension.

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