Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Adult day shift

  • Two days: 07:45 AM – 07:15 PM
  • Two days: 02:45 PM – 11:15 PM
  • Total 40 hours per week
• Start Date: As soon as possible (may be adjusted due to licensing processing time of 6-8 weeks)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Work Environment: Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center
• Charting System: Epic (preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Licensure:

  • Nebraska state license preferred to have in hand before start
  • CRT required, RRT preferred
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
  • At least 1 year of experience at a large (>500 bed) Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center required
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Travel Experience:

  • First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Additional Requirements

• Must be located more than 100 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Various health and competency verifications including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
  • Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Drug screening within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • Annual skills checklist
• References: Two work references from the past 2 years required
• State-specific registry and abuse/neglect checks required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including trauma center experience. The role requires Nebraska licensure (preferred in hand), ACLS and BLS certifications, and the ability to work a mix of day and evening shifts totaling 40 hours per week. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply. Candidates must be located more than 100 miles from the facility.

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