Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
Fremont, NE | Inpatient (MedSurg / ER / ICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform protocol-based respiratory assessments and administer scheduled and PRN treatments, including nebulizers and breathing treatments
- Manage ventilators (Draeger), BiPAP (V60), and heated high-flow oxygen (Optiflow); patient volumes and acuity may vary significantly day to day
- Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and provide patient education on inhaler use as needed
- Assist with intubation procedures as required; independent intubation is not expected
- Perform EKGs when the Diagnostic department is closed
- Collaborate as part of a two- to three-RT team covering the full facility 24/7, responding quickly across MedSurg, ER, and ICU
Required Qualifications
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
- BLS certification required
- Experience in a similar-size facility and inpatient setting is required
- Primarily adult patient population; some pediatric experience beneficial as peds patients may be encountered
- Travelers must be flexible with scheduling to meet facility needs; block scheduling may be accommodated based on operational requirements
- Weekend commitment expected every third weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday for nights); additional shifts may be available
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification strongly preferred
- PALS and NRP certifications preferred
- Prior experience with Draeger ventilators, V60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high-flow systems, or Respironics CPAP equipment
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records system
Why Join Us
- Work in a fast-paced, full-house inpatient environment with a collaborative RT team and 24/7 hospitalist coverage, including eICU backup support
- No on-call requirements; opportunities to pick up additional shifts may be available based on facility need