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

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity – Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Verification
• NRP & PALS preferred

Patient Population

• All ages: neonates, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics

Work Environment

• Inpatient setting covering all areas/floors
• Hospitalist or Intensivist available 24/7
• Respiratory Lead Therapist on each shift
• Traveler will not be the only RT in-house

Required Skills & Experience

• EKG interpretation
• Bedside bronchoscopy
• Bedside spirometry

Equipment Used

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

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift hours: 7 AM – 7 PM (team scheduling)
• Weekend requirements:

  • Days: every third weekend
  • Nights: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage: rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: required to float to different hospital areas within RT capacity

Orientation

• 3 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation (12 hours each)

Additional Notes

• Strong teamwork between RTs, providers, and nursing staff
• Successful RT attributes: time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, teamwork, willingness to learn
• Fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Driver’s license required to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position offers a dynamic environment with exposure to a wide range of patient care levels and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.