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GHR HealthcareWaukesha, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Waukesha, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.61
Weekly
$2,110
Yearly (full-time)
$109,720
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $58.61/hour — 45% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin ($40.48/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin right now

  • 31 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin from 6 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $46.94 – $66.21/hour, median $57.09/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Wisconsin: $40.48/hour ($84,198/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($63.89/hour across 10 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU & Critical Care | Waukesha, WI

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supporting neonatal, emergency, and critical care patients in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This 13-week respiratory therapy travel contract offers competitive weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a hospital environment while working with experienced clinicians. Waukesha is a welcoming community with convenient access to Milwaukee, scenic parks, local dining, and year-round recreational activities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU and Critical Care
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
  • Schedule: Variable PM and night shifts, including 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every third weekend with holiday rotation
  • Call Requirements: No on-call or callback requirement
  • Orientation: 8 hours; guaranteed hours may vary during orientation

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
  • NICU respiratory therapy experience required
  • Experience working in emergency and critical care environments
  • Current Wisconsin Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
  • RRT or CRT credential
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate
  • Recent EPIC charting experience within the past 12 months
  • Ability to participate in weekend and holiday rotations
  • Ability to float to other units or nearby care locations based on patient census while remaining within clinical scope
  • COVID-19 vaccination required unless a qualifying medical or religious exemption applies

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled respiratory care for neonatal, emergency, and critical care patients
  • Assess respiratory status and implement individualized respiratory treatment plans
  • Respond effectively to urgent and complex clinical situations
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Document assessments, respiratory interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
  • Adapt to changing census and staffing needs across assigned units
  • Maintain a resilient, professional, and patient-focused approach in a fast-paced hospital setting

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and join a supportive healthcare team serving NICU and critical care patients.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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