Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Allied 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) is needed in an adult intensive care unit within a healthcare facility located in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing general floor and ICU-level respiratory therapy, including familiarization with electronic charting systems and ventilator management. The assignment begins on August 10, 2026, and offers evening shifts to support patient care needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, active AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, ARRT or CRT license, minimum of 2 years of clinical floor experience or 1 year of ICU experience, High School Diploma (to be submitted during compliance process).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC computerized charting system.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include non-billable orientation hours (12 hours of orientation, days 0800-1600).
  • The facility does not accept local candidates; there is a 100-mile radius restriction.
  • No overtime billing until after 48 hours worked per week if picking up extra shifts.
  • Employee will be floated to different floors/departments based on need, with assistance available as needed.
  • Training includes hospital and department orientation; first week of three 12-hour shifts with a preceptor, followed by a transition to 8-hour evening shifts after 2-3 weeks.
  • Shift time: 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts required.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1292405. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus