Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT – Float Pool

Nebraska Methodist Health System

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform assessment, planning, intervention, coordination, and evaluation of respiratory care
Provide routine and complex respiratory care modalities independently
Demonstrate competency across Methodist Health System hospitals
Complete high-risk/low-volume skill checklists
Document procedures, assessments, interventions, progress, care plans, and goals in patient 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 with patient care team members regarding patient condition and progress
Provide reports to oncoming care providers
Keep nurses and caregivers updated using communication boards and patient care plans
Address unresolved issues with appropriate personnel
Maintain continuity of hospital services and timely patient care interventions
Provide diagnostic procedures within scope of practice, including ABGs
Work within protocol guidelines and review patients for protocol therapy
Support patient satisfaction and assist with patient 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
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 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 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 varied clinical settings
Medium work capacity, exerting up to 50 pounds of force

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Great work environment
Sign-on bonus up to $17,500
Additional float pool pay differential
Opportunity to gain experience across multiple facilities and patient populations
Ability to make an impact by supporting respiratory care teams where needed most