Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Fremont, NE

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Fremont, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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