Respiratory Therapist
Grand Island, NE
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Grand Island, NE where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory therapist license in good standing with the Nebraska licensing board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; one year recent clinical experience as an RRT required.
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA).
• NRP preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management, nebulizer administration, and responding to rapid response and code blue events.
• Competent in patient assessment and providing treatment recommendations across the lifespan (neonate through geriatric).
• Experience using MEDITECH charting system preferred.
• Ability to work independently in acute care, perioperative, and emergency department settings.
• Driver’s license required at time of submittal to confirm compliance with a 50-mile radius rule.
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity.
• Adherence to facility grooming policies: artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Nights.
• Shift pattern: 12-hour nights.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week.
• Orientation: 12 hours.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks. First 13 weeks will be on days; if extending, schedule will transition to nights.
• Unit: Respiratory Care Department. Unit responsibilities include general respiratory care, response to pre/post surgical areas, emergency department coverage, rapid response, and code blue participation.
• Cancellation policy: Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment.
• Radius requirement: 50 miles.

Location Highlights

Grand Island, NE offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities within short drives. The city is approximately 30 miles from the Platte River and near Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, which is known for spring sandhill crane migrations and is about a 20–30 minute drive. Grand Island is roughly 90 miles west of Lincoln and 150 miles west of Omaha, providing regional airport and highway access for travel. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with local parks such as Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer and Fonner Park, and offers community events including the Nebraska State Fair within a 20–25 minute commute. Candidates seeking outdoor adventure can reach Prairie recreational areas and state wildlife management areas within 30–60 minutes, and the city provides a quiet, small-city living environment with accessible urban conveniences and local dining and cultural venues.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

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