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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareWausau, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Wausau, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 38% 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

  • 28 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Wausau.
  • Pay in these listings: $46.94 – $66.21/hour, median $56.39/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Wisconsin: $40.48/hour ($84,198/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($63.89/hour across 7 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Hospital Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Explore a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, providing hospital-based respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Join an experienced respiratory therapy team in this welcoming Central Wisconsin community, known for scenic outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, parks, trails, and convenient access to the Wisconsin River.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department
  • Call: No regularly scheduled call; low-census on-call assignments may be required
  • Documentation System: Epic

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience, including pediatric experience
  • Previous travel assignment experience required
  • Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate
  • Active Wisconsin respiratory care license
  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) may be accepted with the RRT credential obtained within one year
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Advanced NRP preferred; required for NICU assignments
  • AHA or ARC-issued certifications accepted
  • Ability to provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups
  • Strong adaptability, resilience, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a changing hospital environment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the hospital, including the emergency department and general care areas
  • Deliver basic respiratory care, critical care, ventilator management, and patient assessment using established Assess and Treat protocols
  • Respond to rapid response events and Code Blue emergencies
  • Support neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Operate and manage respiratory equipment, including V60 BiPAP systems, Hamilton G5 and C1 ventilators, and i-STAT analyzers
  • Float to other nearby affiliated care locations when operational needs require, with advance notice when possible
  • Accurately document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient responses in Epic
  • Follow hospital dress, safety, infection-control, and professional conduct standards

Apply now for this hospital travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated clinical team in Central Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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