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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital, requiring recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience and CRT or RRT certification.

Details

• Acute care inpatient setting covering all hospital floors and units
• Level 1 trauma center
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics
• Utilizes EPIC EMR
• Vent equipment includes Drager, Servo I, and Carefusion (Heliox and NICU use only)
• BiPAP equipment includes Vision, V60, V30, and Respironics S/T
• High flow equipment includes AIRVO2
• Performs EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with team scheduling
• Weekend rotation of every third weekend on days
• Holiday rotation in line with permanent staff
• Floats to different areas throughout the hospital in the RT capacity
• Hospitalist or intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Lead RT present on each shift
• Traveler will never be the sole in-house RT

Requirements

• Active state or compact RT license required if applicable
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) via NBRC required; RRT also accepted
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify address for radius eligibility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• 3 shifts (12 hours each) of unit-specific orientation provided
• Work alongside a collaborative team of RTs, providers, and nursing staff
• Opportunity to work across different levels of patient care each day
• Success in this role benefits from strong time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Candidates may not currently be employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity
• Minimum requested time off is 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract, submitted upfront; additional time off requests will not be approved after submission
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility