Travel Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift (ICU/Trauma)

American Traveler, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a night shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee. The role requires at least 1 year of experience and active credentials (RRT/CRT, BLS, ACLS) with license as applicable.

Responsibilities include 12-hour nights, a 36-hour workweek, and a 13-week assignment. You will work with Epic EMR and Pyxis, rotate across units, and support a high-acuity adult and geriatric patient population.

Qualifications

• RRT or CRT certification required/accepted.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Active license required if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Experience with vent management, CPAP/BiPAP, ABGs and related procedures.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 professional reference from supervisor, manager, director, or charge RN.
• Personal data (middle name/initial, DOB, last 4 SSN) required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week.
• 13-week contract assignment.
• Therapy services for geriatric and adult patients, some pediatric in ED.
• Caseload: 10–15 on general floor, 6–8 in ICU.
• Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis for dispensing.
• Unit equipment includes AVEA vents, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack for MRI, Hamilton vents for transport.
• Floating to all hospital units; every other weekend rotation.
• No on-call requirements; holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

vent management

CPAP/BiPAP

nebulizer treatments

a-line placement

intubation assistance

vent weaning

extubation

ABGs

Tools

Epic EMR

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a night shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee. The role requires at least 1 year of experience and active credentials (RRT/CRT, BLS, ACLS) with license as applicable.

Responsibilities include 12-hour nights, a 36-hour workweek, and a 13-week assignment. You will work with Epic EMR and Pyxis, rotate across units, and support a high-acuity adult and geriatric patient population.