Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics Therapist (RRT)
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Requirements

• Licensing:

  • Nebraska state license preferred to be in hand before start (licensing process takes 6-8 weeks; start date adjusted accordingly).
  • Primary source verification required prior to start.

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required
  • CRT required, RRT preferred
  • PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience preferred.
  • At least 1 year must be at a large (>500 bed) Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center.
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required.
  • Epic charting experience preferred.
  • First-time travelers accepted.

• Education:

  • High school diploma required for Respiratory Therapists and laboratory roles.
  • Education verification required.

• Background Checks & Compliance:

  • Government-issued photo ID required.
  • Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start, including nationwide and federal enhanced searches.
  • SAM (System for Award Management) and OIG (Office of Inspector General) checks required within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter.
  • Nebraska DHHS Adult & Child Services Registry Search required within 30 days of start.
  • Drug screening within 60 days of start and annually thereafter.
  • References: 2 work references from past 2 years required.
  • Annual skills checklist required.

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • Fit mask test (3M 1860 Small/Regular or 3M 1870+) within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required:

    • Tdap/Tetanus within last 10 years
    • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual updates)
    • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal titers)
    • Hepatitis B titer (declination acceptable if non-reactive)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal titers)
    • Flu vaccine preferred (documentation or declination required)
    • COVID-19 vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted.
  • Eye exam required if working in OR (within 30 days of start).

Additional Information

• Locals: Not accepted; candidate must live more than 100 miles from facility.
• Parking: Parking permits available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply.

This position is at a large, 718-bed acute care teaching hospital with a Level 1 Trauma center and academic affiliation, providing care for complex patients.