Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Fusion Medical Staffing is hiring a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time temporary assignment at a healthcare facility in Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel position offers the chance to deliver skilled respiratory care across diverse patient populations while working alongside experienced healthcare teams in a dynamic clinical environment.

About This Position

Join Fusion Medical Staffing as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and make a measurable difference in patient respiratory outcomes during a focused temporary assignment. This role is ideal for RRTs seeking to expand their clinical experience in new healthcare settings while maintaining the flexibility and professional growth that travel healthcare careers provide. You'll work in an acute care facility where your expertise in respiratory management directly supports patient recovery and care quality.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct patient respiratory assessments and formulate evidence-based treatment recommendations
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and monitoring equipment
• Administer aerosol therapies, inhalation medications, and therapeutic gas mixtures per physician orders
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests, blood gas analysis, and respiratory diagnostics
• Document comprehensive patient assessments, treatment responses, and clinical interventions in medical records
• Partner with physicians, nursing staff, and care teams to optimize respiratory management strategies
• Monitor vital signs and respiratory status; alert clinical leadership to acute changes
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and facility-specific protocols for all respiratory procedures

Qualifications

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential or equivalent certification
• Active or transferable respiratory therapist license for Wisconsin
• Clinical experience in acute care respiratory therapy preferred
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive respiratory support
• Strong collaborative communication skills and clinical adaptability
• Physical capability to lift patients, maintain extended standing, and manage equipment safely
• Commitment to completing the full 13-week travel assignment

Why Join Fusion Medical Staffing

Fusion Medical Staffing specializes in connecting respiratory therapy professionals with meaningful temporary assignments that accelerate clinical experience and career development. Work with a staffing partner that prioritizes professional support, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits for travel healthcare professionals. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity combines clinical impact with the flexibility and personal growth that temporary healthcare roles deliver.

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