Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $2,210 per week
Cross Country Allied · Milwaukee, WI · 5 days ago
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Location: Milwaukee, WI | Start Date: 11/09/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: 12‑hour days | Hours/week: 36 | Employment Type: Travel
About the role
Respiratory Therapist, PEDS Milwaukee, WI. This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients within a specialized healthcare facility. The role includes evaluating patient needs, administering treatments, operating ventilatory equipment, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Operating ventilatory equipment
- Performing chest physiotherapy
- Suctioning
- Conducting pulmonary function studies
- Assisting with bedside procedures
- Monitoring patient status
- Maintaining accurate documentation of treatments
- Performing arterial punctures
- Chest x‑ray review
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
- Ventilator management
- Communicating effectively with medical staff concerning treatment responses and patient care
- Maintaining equipment and record accuracy
Requirements
- Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- No minimum years of experience required
- Clinical competence and safety in pediatric respiratory care
- Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff
Schedule
- 12‑hour day shifts
- Minimum 36 hours per week
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit / free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits