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

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity - Omaha, Nebraska

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 16 weeks

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC required
• RRT or CRT required
• NRP & PALS preferred
• Valid driver's license required at submittal

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard expectations for Respiratory Therapist roles (minimum 1+ years recommended)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Patient Population and Work Environment

• Patient Types: All ages (neonates to geriatrics)
• Areas Covered: Inpatient, all areas/floors
• Hospitalist or Intensivist available 24/7
• Respiratory Lead Therapist present on each shift
• Traveler will not be the only RT in-house

Skills and Equipment

• Must be skilled in EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry
• Equipment used includes:

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

Scheduling and Orientation

• Shifts: 7am-7pm, 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 within the hospital in RT capacity
• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12 hours each

Additional Notes

• Radius Rule: Candidates 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 Dignity).
• Return to Office (RTO) needed upfront (7 or fewer days per 13-week contract); no additional RTO approved.
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply may lead to contract termination.
• Positive work environment with strong teamwork between RTs, providers, and nursing.
• Key attributes for success: time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn.