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Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU/Adult ICU - $2,119 per week

Medical Solutions Allied, Omaha, NE, United States


Medical Solutions Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist

Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

We’re seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure game is as strong as their clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we have the positions for you!

Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions travel nurses and travel allied healthcare professionals include:

Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums

Day One 401(k) with Company Contribution

Personalized Compensation Packages

Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing

Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line

Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel

Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Free Liability Coverage

Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

And More!

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours, distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers.

Typically the NICU is also assigned to adult floors or adult ICUs. Can’t guarantee NICU every shift. Would be bumped out when we prioritize our permanent staff to work in NICU.

General job duties. Types of procedures required. Types and ages of patients, number of rooms. Basic floor care respiratory therapy: Nebulizers and MDI’s, bronchial hygiene (CPT), Volume Expansion (PEP), CPAP & BiPAP all ages (infant to geriatric). In addition we need the following skills: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) experience and/or Pediatric Intentive Care (PICU) experience already familiar with the Servoi, SiPAP, and Sensormedics 3100A (HFOV) ventilator machines and blood gas analysis. Familiar with electronic charting. Or in addition we need the following skills: Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU) experience already familiar with the Servoi, ventilator extubation protocols, and ABG’s. Familiar with electronic charting.

Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.) What equipment is attached to the clinic, x-ray, lab or do they have to send out for these? What hospitals will have privileges if any? Computerized charting with EPIC, supply and medication pyxis machines.

Required skills and minimum years of experience. Skills may include anything from Surgical (Ortho, Neuro, CV, etc.) Family Practice, Cardiology, Geriatrics, etc. Minimum 2 years’ experience in floor care therapy. Minimum 2 years’ experience with intensive care therapy. NICU level 4 experience would be ideal.

Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (BLS, ACLS, NCCPA/AANP) Is a national certification required? Is a DEA, Prescriptive Authority required? BLS, ACLS if working in the Adult ICU, NRP if working in NICU, PALS if working in PICU (PALS is preferred but not required for NICU/Adults need).

Shift or schedule requirements. (What support staff are in the clinic; Is a doctor available by phone, in the clinic, etc.) Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required? Options: Full time 12 hour days for Floors/AICU coverage (3 days a week including weekends), Full time 12 hour nights for NICU/PICU coverage (3 days a week including weekends), or varied hours for floors (days, evenings, nights) full time. No required call, but can be on a call list for additional shifts if needed.

Number of patients in a day; who do they have as support staff? Patient numbers will vary based on workload; Lead Therapist 24/7 for support and additional support staff during regular business hours.

Nurse to patient ratio of this unit. (nursing only)

Dress Code: Scrubs (any color) or business casual.

Unit/department specific training and orientation program. Orientation will be five to six 8-12 hour shifts; additional training if needed will be provided.

Medical Solutions Allied Job ID #1090089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapy.

Benefits

Discount program

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company provided housing options

License and certification reimbursement

Benefits start day 1

Continuing Education

Guaranteed Hours

Vision benefits

Referral bonus

401k retirement plan

Dental benefits

Cancellation protection

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Wellness and fitness programs

Pet insuranceHoliday Pay

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