Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,261 per week

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Schedule: 5x8 Evenings

Weekly Estimated Pay: $2261 - $2584

About Cuready Healthcare Staffing

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing, dedicated to connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals with facilities nationwide. Founded on a commitment to integrity, service, and quality patient care, Cuready partners with hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers to deliver reliable staffing solutions. Our experienced recruiting team includes former healthcare professionals who understand the clinical environment and advocate for both our providers and our clients.

Job Summary

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU to support patient care and clinical operations within healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, high-quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams and maintaining compliance with facility policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to pediatric and adult patients in NICU and other assigned units.
• Operate and manage mechanical ventilation equipment effectively.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor progress, ensuring timely intervention and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the healthcare team to develop and modify patient treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with NICU-specific protocols and procedures, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families about respiratory care procedures and equipment.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CRT required; RRT preferred with at least one year in a Level 1 Trauma setting.
• Minimum of three years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• EPIC charting experience is highly regarded.
• Experience in a large academic medical center is preferred.
• 100% nicotine-free compliance is mandatory for employment.

Why Work With Cuready Healthcare Staffing

• Flexible scheduling options tailored to your lifestyle
• Competitive pay packages
• Local, travel, and contract opportunities nationwide
• Recruiters with real healthcare experience
• Dedicated support throughout onboarding and assignment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Cuready Healthcare Staffing Job ID #63880981. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cuready Healthcare Staffing

At Cuready Healthcare Staffing, our recruiters are experienced healthcare

professionals who have worked in sonography, radiology, respiratory therapy

and more. We understand your day-to-day needs and will provide you with the

perfect blend of skills, talent, and efficiency. Our unique approach to travel

healthcare solutions help medical teams and healthcare professionals meet

their collective and individual needs. Being a healthcare staffing service in the

US since 1999, we specialize in connecting the nation's top medical

professionals with healthcare facilities throughout the country. We can

provide experienced health care professionals for temporary, temp-to-perm,

and permanent placement services.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus