Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reno, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Adult) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a high-volume Level II Trauma Center in Reno, NV.

Details

• Position is based in the Respiratory Care Services department of an 800-bed, Level II Trauma Center serving a 500-mile radius with ER, trauma, stroke, pediatric, and critical care services
• Patient population spans newborn to geriatric, with primary focus on critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care
• Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts per week with rotating days and varied shifts, including potential weekends, holidays, and call shifts
• Floating to other areas of the organization may be required up to competency level
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Epic EMR used for charting; training provided during orientation or candidates may test out
• 13-week contract duration

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Active Nevada State Respiratory Therapy License required for consideration
• Must apply for Nevada Point of Care Analyst License, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care license prior to start
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Responsible for patient assessment, protocol initiation and modification, and documentation of all patient records
• Therapists are empowered to initiate, refine, transition, discontinue, and restart therapy as patient condition dictates under structured protocols
• Minimum of 2 major holidays required during the assignment
• Blocked scheduling is not permitted
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must have a minimum 13-week break after their last contract before returning
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed prior to submission, as it will not be made up at the end of the contract