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$7.50/hr · p10p90 · $101/hr
this role: $33.05/hrmedian $35.00/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 69 posted allied health roles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 6% below the Milwaukee, Wisconsin median for allied health roles.
Provide specialized airway and breathing care across five different ICUs, including the administration of advanced ventilation and pulmonary therapies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures for complex patients.
Department
Status:
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 36
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Day and
Night shifts available: Days, 0630-1900 & Nights, 1830-0700
Bonus: From $5,000 to $20,000 depending upon shift and
FTE
Pay
Range: $33.05 - $49.60/hour
Loan
Forgiveness &
Tuition
Reimbursement: Up to $21,000 each
Additional
Bonuses: Up to $6,000 in annual bonuses Schedule Details Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Day and
Night shifts available: Days, 0630-1900 & Nights, 1830-0700
Every 4th weekend & holiday rotation
Power
Shift availability: 0930-2200 0.75 (2 days/3 days) What You’ll
Do
Provide specialized airway and breathing care across five
ICUs: Cardiovascular Coronary Medical-Respiratory Neurological Surgical Perform arterial line placement Conduct esophageal balloon placement and monitoring Utilize advanced ventilation modes, including NAVA Administer inhaled pulmonary vasodilators Support hyperbaric medicine in one of the nation’s largest multi-place chambers Engage in cutting-edge therapies and complex patient care Provide exceptional respiratory care for patients Manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures Administer medications and educate patients and families Collaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes Mentor new teammates and students What You’ll Bring Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum) WI Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license RRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023 BLS certification (AHA) and
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree and hold a WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with RRT or CRT credentials required within a specific timeframe.
associate degree
professional certificate
Mentoring
Patient Education
Clinical Collaboration
Ventilator Management
Airway Management
Arterial Line Placement
Hyperbaric Medicine
NAVA
Advanced Ventilation
Breathing Care
Esophageal Balloon Placement
Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Sign On Bonus
Parental Leave
Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Benefits
Education Assistance
Annual Bonuses
401(k) with Company Contribution and Match
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$33 - $50/hr
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
ACLS
Certification
Why
Teammates
Choose
Us
Benefits that support you: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance 401(k): 3% company contribution + 3% match
Additional benefits: Immediate benefits eligibility, including education assistance benefits for eligible teammates Be part of a large, connected health system with opportunities across multiple locations, specialties, and care settings
Why
You’ll
Love
Working
Here
Reputation for excellence: Aurora St. Luke’s - Wisconsin’s largest private hospital - offers nationally recognized care and the state’s only 24/7 on-site heart-care team.
Complex, rewarding cases: Work alongside 1,300+ physicians and 2,000+ nurses across specialties like cardiac care, transplants, neuroscience, and orthopedics.
Community impact: Serve a diverse Milwaukee population while supporting vital community-health initiatives.
Supportive environment: Access on-site learning resources, continuing-education programs, and comfortable staff amenities. Take Your Next Step Bring your voice, expertise, and compassion to a team committed to redefining care. Apply today and help shape what’s next — for you, for us, for all. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, delivering care through local brands including Atrium Health, Aurora Health Care, and Advocate Health care. We serve millions of patients each year, combining clinical expertise, research, and innovation to improve health outcomes and expand access to equitable care.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Market context
Wisconsin RT roles need licensure
In Wisconsin, Respiratory Therapist roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and clinic needs for licensed respiratory care support. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for an accredited associate degree, the required state Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and NBRC credentials such as RRT or CRT, while also valuing strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and credential status before applying.
