Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Omaha, Nebraska
Methodist Hospital

Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12 hours/day, 36 hours/week

Job Overview

• Travel assignment for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT preferred, CRT considered)
• Start ASAP
• Work primarily with adult patients; some pediatric patients in the ER
• Patient care includes CRRT, IABP, CABG/AVR/MVR, TAVR, lung surgeries
• Coverage across all areas: Inpatient, Outpatient, ER, Rehab, Sleep Lab
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs
• Assist with intubations (not required to intubate independently)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) verification preferred; will consider Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Must have at least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS; PALS and NRP also required
• Ability to work night shifts and every 3rd weekend
• Must be able to self-schedule within shift hours (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)

Work Environment & Scheduling

• 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend requirement: every 3rd weekend
• Holiday shifts rotate with permanent staff
• Call or standby call is not typically required; if called, response time is 30 minutes
• Department orientation lasts 2 days
• Respiratory Manager available Monday-Friday; lead therapist typically available
• Dress code: Maroon/Wine burgundy scrubs

Equipment & Resources

• Ventilators and respiratory equipment brands: Drager, LTV, I-vent, V-60, Vapotherm
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage 24/7
• Personal protective equipment includes PAPR, CAPR, and N95 masks

Additional Notes

• Patient load: approximately 40-50 treatments per day
• Emphasis on self-care and coping mechanisms for stressful days is part of the interview process

This position offers a great opportunity to work in a well-equipped facility in a vibrant city, ideal for respiratory therapists seeking travel assignments.