Registered Respiratory Therapist, Float Pool, Full Time, Nights

Nebraska Methodist Health System

. Perform assessment, planning, intervention, coordination, and evaluation of respiratory care .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform assessment, planning, intervention, coordination, and evaluation of respiratory care
Perform routine and complex respiratory-care modalities independently
Demonstrate competency on therapeutic modalities at Methodist Health System hospitals
Complete high-risk/low-volume skill checklist satisfactorily
Document procedures, patient assessments, interventions, progress, care plans, and goals in patient records and medical information systems
Develop, review, and revise plans of care
Receive and interpret physician orders
Evaluate patients in cooperation with attending physicians
Recommend care based on AARC clinical practice guidelines
Communicate patient condition and progress with care team members and oncoming providers
Keep nurses and caregivers updated using communication boards and patient care plans
Resolve and communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel
Maintain continuity of hospital services and timely patient-care interventions
Provide diagnostic procedures for Heart Station and Pulmonology, including facility-specific ABGs
Work within protocol guidelines and ensure appropriate therapy
Review patients for protocol therapy and flag charts for therapy changes
Support patient satisfaction and assist patients with needs
Educate nursing and ancillary staff on Respiratory Care procedures
Provide RT coverage across assigned areas based on staffing and operational needs
Adapt to varying units, workflows, patient populations, and care environments
Transition between assignments and care areas as needed
Apply clinical judgment in changing patient-care settings
Support staffing flexibility and continuity of care across departments
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required
Bachelor of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred
Minimum 2-3 years ICU/ED and NICU experience required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses for Nebraska and Iowa (RCP.NE and RCP.IA) required
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required
Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and team members
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize electronic documentation and hospital information systems
Working knowledge of RT practice, patient safety principles, and interdisciplinary care coordination
Ability to function independently while exercising sound judgment
Ability to adapt to varying patient care assignments and operational needs
Flexibility to travel between facilities and work in a variety of clinical settings
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force
Ability to perform required physical activities and work around listed job hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Great work environment
Additional float pool pay differential
Opportunity to gain experience across multiple facilities and patient populations