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 Respiratory Therapist (Adult) with an active NV RRT license and 2+ years of recent acute/critical care experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level II trauma center in Reno, NV.

Details

• Work within the Respiratory Care Services department at a Level II trauma center with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Care for adult patients in critical care, general care, and other units as needed
• 3x12-hour shifts with rotating days of the week and varied shift times
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• May float to other units within competency level based on organizational needs
• May be required to work major holidays, including a minimum of 2 major holidays during the assignment
• May be required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
• Uses Epic for charting, with training provided during orientation or option to test out

Requirements

• Active Nevada RRT license required prior to submission
• Must apply for Nevada State Point of Care Analyst license, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care prior to start
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to start
• CPI certification required for Behavioral/Psych duties
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required
• Recent critical care experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred, training available during orientation
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions across patient populations from newborn to geriatric
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to guide initiation, modification, and discontinuation of care under established protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient records and department logs
• Stay current on technological advances and clinical applications relevant to respiratory therapy
• Deliver a positive patient experience through clear communication and service recovery practices when needed
• Work in an extremely busy, fast-paced environment serving a 500-mile radius as the region's only Level II trauma center
• Facility offers advanced specialty services including neurosciences, robotic surgery, and comprehensive heart and cancer care
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• A 13-week break is required between assignments for returning travelers, regardless of prior contract length
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration, as contracts will not be extended to accommodate RTO
• Kronos is used for timekeeping