Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39.00 per hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
Location: Omaha, NE
Schedule: PRN/ 12-hour shifts / Days and Nights availableCompensation: $39.00 per hour/ $5,000 sign-bonus
Select Specialty Hospital - Omaha is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Teaching and counseling patients/families.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure is required.
ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
Preferred qualifications:
One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningEndotracheal tube insertionEndotracheal tube removalCritical carePatient counseling

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Select Specialty Hospital - Omaha

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k (eligible after 1,000 hours)
Employee Assistance Program
Extensive orientation program
Opportunity for advancement to full-time