Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient Population: All ages (neonates to geriatrics)
• Work Areas: Inpatient covering all areas/floors
• Shift: 7am to 7pm (12-hour shifts), team scheduling
• Weekend Requirements: Days every third weekend, nights every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: Required to float to different areas throughout the hospital in RT capacity
• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12 hours each

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry
• Ability to work collaboratively with RTs, providers, and nursing staff
• Strong time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn

Equipment Experience

• Ventilators: Drager, Servo I, Carefusion (Heliox and NICU use only)
• Bipap: Vision, V60, V30, Respironics S/T
• High Flow: Airvo2

Staffing & Support

• Hospitalist or Intensivist available 24/7
• Lead Respiratory Therapist on each shift
• Traveler will not be the only RT in-house

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC required
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) required
• RRT or CRT required (NRP & PALS preferred)
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: Candidate must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Return to Office (RTO) needed upfront (7 or fewer days per 13-week contract); no additional RTO approved

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with CRT certification and required skills

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.