Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift - Casual
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient - Bellevue Medical Center
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Respiratory Therapist at Bellevue Medical Center! Doctors at Nebraska Medicine offer advanced treatment for pulmonary diseases allowing our Respiratory Therapists a variety of options.
Our Services Include, But Are Not Limited To
- General, critical and complex respiratory care services
- Neonatal, pediatric and adult critical care
- Patient education and coordinating discharge planning
- Research and patient study coordination
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Newborn transport deliveries
- Pulmonary diagnostic testing
Sleep Diagnostic and Management
If you have questions about applying for the Respiratory Therapist role, please contact Katy Dyer at kdyer@nebraskamed.com.
Shift Details
- Third Shift
- PRN | Casual | 0.0 FTE
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Dignity and Respect: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
- Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
- Duties: Respiratory Therapist
Responsible for patient care assessment, critical thinking and knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Develops and implements effective patient care, treatment, and cardiopulmonary disease management. Provides respiratory therapy procedures and/or modalities in areas such as emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and/or ambulatory care settings for a variety of patient populations.
Required Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in respiratory care required.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC within two years of hire required.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by patient care area/unit or department dependent required.
Preferred Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist
- Based on position, prior experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Based on position, the ability to demonstrate competence with all ages preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Email preferred.
- Experience with patient care equipment and supplies preferred.
- Experience in electronic health record systems preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patients and implementing effective treatment plans for cardiopulmonary disease management. They provide respiratory therapy procedures across various clinical settings, including emergent, acute, and critical care units.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in respiratory care and possess a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) license from the State of Nebraska. Additionally, a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required, with the expectation to obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within two years.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $108k (middle half $102k–$115k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Nebraska | 41 active | 4,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment4,222 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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