Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week day shift travel assignment at a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center with Magnet Designation in Milwaukee, WI.

Details

• Works in a Respiratory Therapy Services department at a 933-bed Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Level III NICU on site
• Patient population is primarily geriatric and adult, with some pediatric patients seen in the ED
• 1:1 patient ratio
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• On-call requirements vary
• Floats within the hospital to all units
• Charting via Epic; Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Ventilators used include AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack (MRI), and Hamilton (transport)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in the specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Active CRT or RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficient in vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, A-line placement, intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
• Experience with AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack, and Hamilton ventilators preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• COVID vaccination required
• A professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Orientation consists of at least one shift to learn unit workflow
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Per facility fatigue policy, travelers may not work more than 60 hours per week or more than 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; camouflage and denim are not permitted
• Free parking is available on site
• A clinical interview with the manager is required prior to any offer