Travel Polysomnographer
Omaha, Nebraska
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 to 6:30)
• Every 4th weekend rotation (Friday through Sunday)

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• License: Must hold a valid state license appropriate for Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech
• Certifications (as applicable to the role):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• Competency exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (specialty-specific)
  • Unit Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)

Background and Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• State-specific registry search (Nebraska DHHS Adult & Child Services Registry) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification (for license verification) within 30 days of start
• National tech certification verification within 30 days of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN (chiropractor not accepted); must be updated annually
• Fit mask test completed within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months prior to start; annual updates required

  • For positive TB results: TB questionnaire within 6 weeks prior to start and chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters if titers are low or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or proof of vaccine series required; no declinations allowed except approved medical or religious exemptions
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of disease required; boosters if titers are low or equivocal
• Seasonal flu vaccine required for all new starts beginning 10/1/2025, or approved exemption on file by 11/30/2025; exemptions must be updated yearly
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 12 months prior to start; instant tests accepted; must be current for assignment duration

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start date
• Annual update of skills checklist
• Employment application and verification process as per facility standards

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All required documentation and compliance must be completed before the start date.
• Failure to complete required forms or screenings on time may delay the start date.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech travel contract position.