Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (team scheduling). Primarily night shifts with nights every other weekend; holidays rotate with permanent staff. Guaranteed ~36 hours per week. Schedule specifics set by team scheduling and may include floating to different areas.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients from neonates through geriatrics across inpatient areas
• Manage and titrate mechanical ventilation and advanced ventilator modes using Drager, Servo I, and Carefusion devices
• Perform bedside procedures including bronchoscopy assistance and spirometry testing
• Administer non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) and high-flow oxygen therapy (Airvo2) as indicated
• Obtain and interpret EKGs and other cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Accurately document assessments and interventions in EPIC
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and the respiratory lead to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Float to different hospital areas as needed and contribute to a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS required at time of submission
• NRP and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Driver's license required at submission (used for radius verification)
• Willingness to follow facility policies (e.g., artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas)
• Must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI/Dignity) within a 50-mile radius

Education

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Familiarity with ventilator brands: Drager, Servo I, Carefusion
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP devices (Vision, V60, V30, Respironics S/T) and high-flow systems (Airvo2)
• Bedside bronchoscopy and spirometry skills
• Proficient in EPIC charting and accurate documentation
• Excellent time management, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
• Comfort working across patient populations from neonates to geriatrics

Benefits

• Generous travel contract perks to help you feel at home while you work away from home
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• Professional support from an experienced respiratory leadership team and collaborative nursing/providers
• Access to continuing education and skill-building opportunities (EPIC charting experience on the job)
• A welcoming team culture that values time management, adaptability, and communication

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha between shifts! Visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, wander the cobblestone streets and boutiques of the Old Market, walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge along the riverfront, and enjoy art at the Joslyn Art Museum and tranquility at Lauritzen Gardens. Savory steakhouses, friendly neighborhood breweries, and easy day trips to Lincoln make for great weekends. Plenty of parks, farmers markets, and local events mean there’s always something to do when you’re off.

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