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Regional Float Respiratory Therapist

Ascension Health

Glendale, WIFull-time$30.62–42.69/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.62–42.69/hr
Location
Glendale, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationWisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner Credential

Job overview

The Regional Float Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care across multiple Ascension sites in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a full-time night shift. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, monitoring treatment and equipment, evaluating outcomes, and responding to emergency resuscitation calls. A Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner credential is required, along with one of several education or experience pathways; advanced life support credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningRespiratory TreatmentEmergency Resuscitation

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationWisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner CredentialAdvanced Life Support CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation CertificationHigh School Diploma+2 Years, Associate's Degree, or 4 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI

  • Facility: Multiple Ascension sites

  • Department/Specialty: Float Staffing

  • Schedule: Night Shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Provide advanced respiratory care modalities, including the evaluation and care of patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies.

  • Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care based on the diagnosis.

  • Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated equipment, meticulously recording and communicating changes in the patient's condition.

  • Evaluate respiratory practices, the administration of medications, and treatments based on patient outcomes to ensure effectiveness.

  • Respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls.

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.

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

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

  • Pediatric 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.

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 30.62

Max Salary 42.69

How this job compares

Set against the 3,951 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.62–42.69/hr
  • Wisconsin median$33–44/hr58 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,631 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.66/hr, is 3% below the Wisconsin median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 175 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin and 3,951 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,174 postings).
Education
111 of the 3,951 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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