Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,090 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. The position requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (travel employment type). Immediate opening for a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Job ID #1509751.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function.
• Report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample per procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with NBRC‑CRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some references note 2 years of experience).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, for a 13‑week travel assignment.