Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,047 per week

Jackson HealthPros; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401k matching

Recruiter support

Housing provided

Travel & license reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with breathing disorders, with a 36-hour work week on 12-hour shifts.

Qualified candidates will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Wisconsin license, BLS, and at least 2 years of RT experience, including prior travel contracts.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• At least 2 years of previous RT experience
• At least 1 completed travel contract

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders
• Provide bedside respiratory therapies as prescribed and monitor patient response
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes

Skills

RRT experience

BLS certification

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• At least 2 years of previous RT experience
• At least 1 completed travel contract
• Wisconsin state license

Assignment Details

• Start time: 1830
• Weekend requirement: every other
• May be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Madison, Wisconsin offers access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation, with the University of Wisconsin campus and the Wisconsin State Capitol positioned in the downtown core. The city sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and the Lake Monona Loop provides a 13-mile route for biking and walking. Devil’s Lake State Park is about 40 miles from Madison, and Interstate 90/94 connects the city to Milwaukee and Chicago for regional travel. The Capitol Square area features restaurants, shopping, and seasonal farmers markets, while the city’s extensive bike path network supports an active lifestyle.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #460991. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part ofJackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies"and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthProsis filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros is part of the Jackson HealthCare family of companies.