A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
Travel Respiratory Therapist American Traveler - 4.0 Omaha, NE Job Details Contract $1,978 a week 1 hour ago Qualifications BLS Certification Trauma care ACLS Certification Driver's License State-specific respiratory therapist license
RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 14, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital, requiring recent Level 1 or 2 trauma experience. Details trauma acute care setting Covers all inpatient areas and floors Treats patients across the full age spectrum from neonates to geriatrics Performs EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry Uses ventilators including Drager, Servo I, and Carefusion (Heliox and NICU use only) Uses BiPAP units including Vision, V60, V30, and Respironics S/T Uses Airvo2 high flow equipment Uses
EPIC EMR
12-hour night shifts on a 7pm-7am schedule with team scheduling Weekend requirement of every other weekend for nights Rotates holiday coverage with permanent staff Floats to different areas throughout the hospital in the RT capacity Hospitalist or intensivist coverage in house 24/7 Lead RT present on each shift Never the sole RT in-house Requirements Minimum 1 year of experience required Recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience required BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC or RRT required NRP and PALS certifications preferred Active state or compact (NLC) license required if applicable; pending licenses not accepted Driver's license required at submission Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Additional Information Provide respiratory care across a wide range of patient acuities and age groups in a fast-paced acute care environment Collaborate closely with providers, nursing, and the respiratory therapy team Unit-specific orientation consists of three 12-hour shifts Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront for the 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission Success in this role is supported by strong time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
