Registered Respiratory Therapist - Long-term Acute Care

Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

Join a dedicated Respiratory Therapy team in a Long-Term Acute Care facility in Omaha, Nebraska, providing specialized care to medically complex patients on the night shift. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-acuity cases while building deep, ongoing relationships with patients as they progress through extended recovery. Omaha offers an appealing blend of Midwestern friendliness and urban amenities. The city is known for its affordable cost of living, making it easier to enjoy life both inside and outside of work. You'll find a vibrant downtown with shops, restaurants, and entertainment, as well as cultural attractions like museums, performing arts venues, and a nationally recognized zoo. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy extensive park systems, riverfront trails, and seasonal events that give Omaha a strong community feel. The city's steady growth and strong healthcare presence make it an excellent place for healthcare professionals to build their careers.

In this LTAC environment, you will care for adults with complex medical needs who require longer hospital-level stays, including those with chronic respiratory failure, prolonged ventilator dependence, and multiple comorbidities. The facility is designed to support ventilator weaning, respiratory rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary management, allowing Respiratory Therapists to practice at the top of their license.

On a typical night, you will:

• Provide comprehensive respiratory assessments and adjust treatment plans based on patient status and physician orders
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators, perform ventilator checks, and implement weaning protocols in collaboration with the care team
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory treatments
• Monitor and document patient responses to interventions in the EMR, ensuring accurate and timely charting
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, rehabilitation staff, and other team members to coordinate care and participate in bedside rounds when needed
• Provide education and support to patients and families about respiratory equipment, therapies, and home care considerations as appropriate for discharge planning
• Participate in maintaining respiratory equipment, following safety, infection control, and quality standards throughout the facility

Patient ratios are structured to allow Respiratory Therapists to provide thorough, attentive care to each individual, with caseloads focused on ventilator-dependent and high-acuity respiratory patients. You will see a mix of post-ICU patients, those with chronic pulmonary diseases, neuromuscular conditions, and individuals recovering from complex surgeries or prolonged critical illness. Night shifts typically offer consistent hours that support continuity of care, with the opportunity to work closely with a stable team of clinicians who understand the unique demands of overnight LTAC practice. The environment emphasizes collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making so that every team member can contribute to patient progress and safety.

This position is an excellent fit for Respiratory Therapists who enjoy complex care, ventilator management, and seeing patients through longer-term recovery. Working in this LTAC setting in Omaha allows you to deepen your clinical expertise, expand your experience with high-acuity respiratory care, and grow your career in a city that offers both professional opportunity and a welcoming lifestyle.