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Ascension
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel

Respiratory TherapistContract

Listed compensation

up to $2,713

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Your future role at a glance

Location

  • Milwaukee, WI - Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
  • Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee
  • Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule: Night shift available | 36 hours per week
  • Gross Rate: up to $2,713 per week
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Assess patients to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor associated equipment.
  • Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively.
  • Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions and community support resources.
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or More of the Following Required

Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

  • 1 year+ of recent RRT experience.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

Assess patients to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans while monitoring equipment and patient conditions. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and provide emergency resuscitation support as needed.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with experience, an associate's degree, or equivalent technical training. Must hold BLS certification and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient monitoringPatient education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (55 salary observations; 284 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,094 salary observations; 11,356 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$89k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Wisconsin vs national$82k median in Wisconsin$85k nationally (−4%)55 state / 2,094 national salary observations
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Wisconsin100 active3,946 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 55% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated PTO and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.