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Madison, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist, Weekender - Neuro

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: Part-time, 90% FTE, night shift. Shifts are scheduled Friday through Sunday between the hours of 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Holiday and on-call rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay

  • UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

  • Evening & night shift differential
  • Weekender differential
  • On-call pay
  • External hires may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. (pro-rated based off FTE)
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Join our remarkable Respiratory Therapy team that works tirelessly every day to save lives.

We Are Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) To

  • Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to patients.
  • Work at an ECMO Center of Excellence and Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Be an important member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals.
  • Gain experience within the organization and seek growth opportunities, which may include senior/lead roles and ECMO Specialist positions.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Work Experience

  • Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
  • BLS/CPR Certified Upon Hire Required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 6 months Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 6 months Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) Preferred
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) Preferred
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital In

Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to patients within an ECMO Center of Excellence and Level 1 Trauma Center. Act as a resource for physicians and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosticsTrauma CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Treatment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

6
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
3
$115k-125k
1
$132k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
14% this job
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus
Evening & night shift differential