Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with recent Level 1 or 2 trauma experience for a 13-week night shift position at an acute care hospital.

Details

• Acauma Level 1 acute care hospital setting
• Inpatient coverage across all hospital floors and areas
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• Performs EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry
• Equipment includes Drager, Servo I, and Carefusion ventilators (Heliox and NICU use only)
• BiPAP equipment includes Vision, V60, V30, and Respironics S/T
• High flow therapy via Airvo2
• Hospitalist or Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Lead RT present on each shift
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7pm-7am schedule with team scheduling
• Weekend requirements include every third weekend for days and every other weekend for nights
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• Floating required to different areas throughout the hospital in the RT capacity
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation required

Requirements

• , experience level 1 or 2 trauma center experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or RRT via NBRC required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• License required if applicable
• Driver's license required at time of submission
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Artificial fingernails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across multiple patient care areas, working with a variety of acuity levels each shift
• Collaborate closely with RT, provider, and nursing teams
• Strong time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills contribute to success in this role
• Willingness to learn and work in different levels of patient care daily is valued
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of requested time off must be submitted upfront for the 13-week contract, with no additional time off approved afterward
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position