Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,843 per week

Jackson HealthPros 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: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Omaha, NE where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board (Nebraska).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required or equivalent experience as noted by client.
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required.
• Recent Level 1 or Level 2 respiratory experience required.
• Experience with EPIC charting system.
• Experience across the lifespan: neonates through geriatrics, including inpatient coverage in multiple areas/floors.
• Skills required: bedside bronchoscopy assistance, bedside spirometry, EKG interpretation, and ventilator management.
• Familiarity with equipment brands used: Drager, Servo I, Carefusion vents; Vision, V60, V30, Respironics S/T bipap; Airvo2 high-flow systems.
• Ability to float to different areas throughout the hospital in an RT capacity.
• Driver’s license required at submittal to verify radius rule compliance.
• Orientation: three 12-hour shifts (12 total orientation hours noted).
• Preferred: NRP and PALS certifications.
• Preferred: prior experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma/critical care environments.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Days.
• Typical shift pattern: 12-hour day shifts, team scheduling (example schedule 7a–7p noted by client).
• Weekend requirement: day shifts every third weekend.
• Holiday requirement: rotate with permanent staff.
• Patient population: neonates through geriatrics; inpatient coverage across all areas/floors.
• Supervision: Lead therapist present on shift; travelers will not be the only RT in-house.
• Orientation: 3 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation (12-hour shifts).
• Floating: Candidate will float to different areas throughout the hospital as needed.
• Radius and affiliation restriction: Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility and may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity).

Location Highlights

Omaha, NE offers a mix of urban and riverfront attractions within easy reach of regional parks and cultural districts. The Old Market district is a historic shopping and dining neighborhood less than 5 miles from downtown with brick-paved streets and galleries. The Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is a nationally recognized attraction approximately 8 miles from central Omaha and features indoor exhibits and conservation programs. Lewis and Clark Landing sits on the Missouri River waterfront and offers riverfront trails and parks within a 10-minute drive of downtown. For outdoor recreation, Platte River and Hitchcock Nature Center are within a 30–40 minute drive and provide hiking, birding, and scenic overlooks. The city hosts cultural institutions such as the Joslyn Art Museum and the Orpheum Theater within a 10–15 minute commute of many central neighborhoods, providing arts and live performance options for an urban lifestyle with suburban access to regional open space.

Additional Job Information

• Assignment duration: 13-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week noted by client.
• Orientation hours: 12 hours.
• Cancellation policy: hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment.
• RTO requirement: RTO needed upfront (7 days or less per 13-week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved after submission.
• Clinical environment: hospitalist/intensivist coverage 24/7.
• Department strengths: varied levels of patient care daily, collaborative teamwork among RTs, providers, and nursing.
• Workplace policies: artificial nails prohibited in patient care departments; refusal to comply may lead to termination of contract.

Apply now. A recruiter will contact you with additional details to determine fit. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #443887. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part ofJackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies"and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.