
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Stevens Point, 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
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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.
- 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Hospital Contract in Stevens Point, WI
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) sought for a 13-week hospital travel contract in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team supporting patients across critical care, emergency, neonatal, and inpatient settings.
Enjoy working in Central Wisconsin, a welcoming community known for scenic rivers, parks, trails, and a comfortable small-city lifestyle. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity is ideal for an adaptable clinician confident caring for patients across all age groups and levels of acuity.
Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details
- Location: Stevens Point, WI
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Contract Dates: November 16, 2026–February 15, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, with variable days, mids, and nights
- Current Shift Need: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, subject to orientation and applicable holiday or facility-closure exceptions
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays
- Float Expectations: Support may be needed throughout the hospital, including the emergency department, general care areas, and affiliated facilities in the surrounding area
- Call Responsibilities: May be placed on call during eligible low-census hours; a two-hour minimum applies when called back
- Dress Code: Clean scrubs in any color and closed-toe shoes; fragrance-free and smoke-free environment
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; previous travel respiratory therapist experience preferred
- Recent NICU respiratory care experience required
- Associate degree or respiratory therapy certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Active Wisconsin respiratory care license
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Advanced NRP certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong adaptability, resilience, communication skills, and ability to manage changing clinical priorities
- Must be willing to work across patient care areas and affiliated locations as needed
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to patients across all age groups and levels of acuity
- Provide basic and critical care respiratory therapy services throughout the hospital
- Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation and other respiratory support therapies
- Perform patient assessments and provide care using established Assess and Treat protocols
- Support emergency response activities, including Rapid Response and Code Blue events
- Provide respiratory therapy support in the emergency department, intensive care areas, general care units, and NICU
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
- Float between designated care areas and nearby affiliated facilities according to operational needs
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated hospital respiratory care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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