Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont Health Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - Nebraska (Fremont)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Fremont, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, typically 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 shifts per week)
• Work Setting: Inpatient (MedSurg, ER, ICU)
• Patient Population: Mainly adults, some pediatrics, rarely neonates (critical neonates stabilized and transferred)
• Typical Caseload: Variable number of treatments daily (ranges from about 10 to 30 treatments), including scheduled and PRN treatments
• Team: Usually 2-3 RTs scheduled per shift, covering the entire hospital 24/7

Job Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators, including Draeger vents
• Provide treatments such as nebulizers, breathing treatments, Bipap (V60), heated high flow oxygen (Opticflow), and Respironics Clap
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Perform EKGs when Diagnostic department is closed
• Patient teaching for inhaler use as needed
• Assist with intubations (independent intubation not required)
• Follow protocols for assessments and treatments

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (block scheduling possible if it fits the department’s needs)
• Weekend requirement: every 3rd weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun for nights, Sat/Sun for days)
• Holiday shifts available on a voluntary basis
• No mandatory call or standby; extra shifts offered on a sign-up basis
• Dress code: wine/burgundy/maroon scrubs preferred (Cherokee brand favored)

Required Qualifications

• Must hold current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Certifications required: BLS (required), ACLS (strongly preferred), PALS and NRP (preferred)
• Experience working in a similar-sized facility and setting is required
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required

Orientation & Support

• Department-specific orientation tailored to skills and experience
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records is beneficial
• Respiratory staff report to clinical coordinators (no lead therapist role)
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7, possibly APRN with eICU backup

This opportunity is ideal for RRTs seeking a fast-paced inpatient role with a variety of adult and some pediatric patients, working in a supportive team environment with flexible scheduling options.