Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist in Madison, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,217/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.58
- Weekly
- $2,217
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,284
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.58/hour — 52% 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, 8 of them in Madison.
- 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).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel contract as an adult Respiratory Therapist in Madison, Wisconsin. You will provide respiratory therapy services for an adult population while working consistent 12-hour night shifts. This assignment is suited for an experienced RT with at least two years of prior experience and one completed travel contract. An active state license is required, and Epic experience is preferred.
Weather:
Madison typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with refreshing outdoor conditions, cloudy and sunny days, and occasional precipitation. A warm layer and comfortable walking shoes are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
- Madison Lakeside: Walk or bike along Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, then explore the Capitol Square.
- Local Culture: Visit the Chazen Museum of Art, browse State Street, and enjoy Madison’s restaurant scene.
- Day Trip—Wisconsin Dells: Explore scenic waterways, family attractions, and outdoor activities about an hour from Madison.
- Day Trip—Devil’s Lake State Park: Hike among quartzite bluffs and enjoy panoramic views in Wisconsin’s Baraboo Range.
- Day Trip—Milwaukee: Discover lakefront attractions, museums, markets, and dining roughly 80 miles from Madison.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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