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Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist - PRN - flexible schedule

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: instagram.com The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards. Completion of respiratory therapy program. Must have a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license CRT required and RRT strongly preferred before start. For PRN roles, at least 1 year of RCP work experience is preferred. Must have current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 6 months. Basic personal computer skills required. Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare. Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations. Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care. Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls. Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills. PRN Schedule Options: PRN Tier I:

  • Three (3) – 12 hour shifts = 36 hours per 6 week schedule PRN Tier II:
  • Four (4)- 12 hour shifts = 48 hours per 6 week schedule PRN Tier III:
  • Six (6)- 12 hour shifts = 72 hours per 6 week schedule * PRN RCP hires that transition to an FTE RCP position within 6 months of hire are eligible for the sign-on bonus typically reserved only for new hires Click here to learn more: childrenswi.org Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process. childrenswi.org Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic, diagnostic, and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients. They are responsible for applying scientific knowledge to clinical problems and participating in resuscitative and emergent situations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin RCP license and BLS certification, with RRT and PALS certifications strongly preferred or required within 6 months. A completion of a respiratory therapy program is required, and at least 1 year of experience is preferred for PRN roles.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CollaborationBasic Computer Skills

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 contract/1099 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%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

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#4

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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

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$236k
Typical market rent
$1,477/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.