Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal, Pediatric & Adult ICU
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Traveler - Backfill)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Specialty: Respiratory Care Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy care across NICU, PICU, and Adult ICU settings.
• NICU level 4 with Labor & Delivery and PICU level 1 trauma and transplant experience preferred.
• NICU shifts are not guaranteed every time; may be assigned to adult floors or adult ICUs depending on staffing priorities.
• Perform basic floor care respiratory therapy including:

  • Nebulizers and MDI’s
  • Bronchial hygiene (CPT)
  • Volume Expansion (PEP)
  • CPAP & BiPAP for all ages (infant to geriatric)
• NICU/PICU experience requires familiarity with Servoi, SiPAP, Sensormedics 3100A (HFOV) ventilators, and blood gas analysis.
• Adult ICU experience requires familiarity with Servoi ventilators, extubation protocols, and arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Use electronic charting systems (EPIC).
• Utilize supply and medication pyxis machines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in floor care respiratory therapy.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in intensive care respiratory therapy.
• Active Nebraska Respiratory Therapist license.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – required if working in Adult ICU
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required if working in NICU
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required if working in PICU
• Experience with tracheostomy care.
• Ability and willingness to work across NICU, PICU, and Adult patient populations as needed.
• High school diploma required for credentialing.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time 12-hour shifts, options include:

  • Days on floors/Adult ICU (3 days/week including weekends)
  • Nights in NICU/PICU (3 days/week including weekends)
  • Varied hours on floors (days, evenings, nights) full-time
• No required call, but may be placed on a call list for additional shifts.
• Support available from Lead Therapist 24/7 and additional staff during business hours.
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color) or business casual.
• Orientation: 5-6 shifts of 8-12 hours, with additional training as needed.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be willing to work NICU/PICU and Adult units as needed.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric ventilators and blood gas analysis is important.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with strong NICU, PICU, and adult ICU experience looking for a travel assignment in Nebraska.