Pays $33.05-$49.6/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (10 jobs) · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 3,696 in this specialty)
PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT)
About the Role
PRN Respiratory Therapist. Flexible day/night shifts. No weekends or holidays. Milwaukee, WI.
Join American Addiction Centers as a PRN Respiratory Therapist – Flexible Shifts, No Weekends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Department: 36402 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: No assigned holiday or weekend rotation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33.05 - $49.60/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with American Addiction Centers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist performs pulmonary diagnostics, operates specialized ventilators, and administers medication treatments to patients in critical and non-critical care settings. They also educate patients on disease management and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited respiratory care program and possess a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required certifications include an active RRT or CRT credential and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT) at American Addiction Centers a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,696 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (52 salary observations; 225 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,964 salary observations; 8,877 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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