Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, NE
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Omaha, NE where you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment and care for patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory license in good standing.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required or equivalent experience; one year of RRT experience preferred.
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS required.
• Experience with EPIC charting system required.
• Experience across the lifespan: neonates through geriatrics, including inpatient coverage across units.
• Demonstrated competence with bedside bronchoscopy, bedside spirometry, and EKGs.
• Familiarity with ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager, Servo I, Carefusion, Vision/V60/V30, Respironics S/T, and Airvo2 preferred.
• Ability to float to different areas throughout the hospital in an RT capacity.
• Driver’s license required at submittal to confirm radius compliance.
• Orientation requirement: three 12-hour orientation shifts (12 total orientation hours noted).
• Candidate must not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity). Radius rule: candidate must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Professional attributes that support success: time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Preferred: NRP and PALS certifications.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift pattern: 12-hour day shifts, scheduled as 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (team scheduling, noted shift start 6:30 AM with end at 7:00 PM in shift notes).
• Weekend requirement: Days every third weekend.
• Holiday requirement: Rotate with permanent staff.
• Orientation: 3 shifts of unit/department specific orientation, 12-hour shifts.
• Floating: Required to float to different areas throughout the hospital.
• Patient types: All populations from neonates to geriatrics; inpatient coverage across all floors.

Location Highlights

Omaha offers a mix of urban amenities and riverfront recreation within easy reach. The Old Market district features dining and entertainment within a 10-minute drive of downtown and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge provides riverfront walking access across the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark Landing is on the riverfront with boat access and event space less than 2 miles from downtown. Creighton University and its urban campus are centrally located, providing cultural and sporting events within a short commute. For outdoor options, Platte River State Park and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park are within a 30–40 minute drive and offer hiking, biking, and waterfront activities, suitable for an active or family-oriented lifestyle. Public transit is available via Metro Transit bus routes across the city and the Eppley Airfield airport is approximately 10–15 minutes from downtown, supporting easy regional travel.

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