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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

$2,150-2,302/week
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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Length

13 weeks

Specialty

Respiratory Care Services

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of floor experience or 1 year of ICU experience
  • Strong clinical floor skills
  • ICU experience is recommended
  • AHA BLS
  • AHA ACLS
  • Active Nebraska RT license
  • High school diploma must be available for compliance
  • Trach experience

Clinical Experience

  • Adult ICU experience with the Servoi, ventilator extubation protocols, and ABGs
  • General floor therapy experience with nebulizer therapy, EzPAP, IPV, CPAP, BiPAP, Acapella, CPT, Vest therapy, ABGs, and oxygen delivery devices

Schedule

  • Evenings
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Transition to evening shifts after orientation

Assignment Details

  • Floating to different floors based on need
  • Large department with resource support available
  • 2–3 week orientation with hospital and department training

Dress Code

  • Wine-colored scrubs
  • Logo wear required for tops and jackets

Charting and Equipment

  • Electronic charting
  • EPIC computerized charting
  • Omnicell medication system
  • Pyxis supply system
  • Vision and V60 BiPAP machines
  • Focus and Synchrony CPAP/BiPAP machines
  • High-flow systems

Facility

The Nebraska Medical Center

4.0rating(71 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with The Nebraska Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 519 beds
ADDRESS42nd and DeweyOmaha, NE 68198
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About Omaha, NE

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Omaha, NE here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Omaha is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • Omaha experiences hot summers with average highs around 86°F and average lows around 65°F.
  • Winters are cold with average highs around 33°F and average lows around 14°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Omaha, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Omaha is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a limited light rail system.
Demographics
  • Omaha has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Omaha offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines.
  • The city has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and performance spaces.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby state parks and recreational facilities.
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