Our Client is currently seeking Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for positions in Madison, Wisconsin for a 3x12 Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in Wisconsin. This is a Respiratory Therapist position.

• Day/Evening, 8/12 hr shifts, 07-1530,07-1930 and 15-2330, with every other weekend
• Two years minimum as staff therapist required
• Pediatric and adult experience required
• Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center or similar size hospital.
• COARC accredited School for Respiratory - Therapy required
• WI RCP required
• NBRC - RRT required
• BLS required - AHA ONLY
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
• Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• Skills: ARDS*, Fresh tracheostomy*, Respiratory distress syndrome*, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)*, Basic EKG*, Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Direct Intubation, Extubation, Intubation Assist, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, Aspiration, COVID, Pneumonia, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, Trach collar, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks, Trach collar, BiPAP, CPAP, IMV (intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Chest Physiotherapy: Vest, Chest Physiotherapy, Drawing arterial blood gases
• Call Required: 1 shift per 6 weeks of contract
• Weekend Coverage: True
• Pre-Approved Time Off: one
• Orientation Hours: 40
• Patient Diagnoses: Age group is infants through geriatrics
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: We are looking for a travel therapist to work at our UW Health, East Madison Hospital. This is a community-based hospital with 83 inpatient beds and a 20 bed-emergency department. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to: Provide assessment and treatment of patients to this medical and surgical population. Is comfortable working autonomously using Respiratory Therapy Protocols. Be an important member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals.
• Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.
• Local Radius: 50 miles from the facility
• Local Rule: locals are not accepted
• 1st Time travelers accepted in some units
• License: must be in hand at submittal
• Minimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.
• Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:
• Adult Exam: 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure] Passing score of 80% or higher
• Pediatric Exam Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia Passing score of 80% or higher
• Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.
• Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar
• Parking: Free parking onsite.
• UW Health East Madison Hospital is UW Health s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.