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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (Children's) with PICU/NICU and 2+ years acute care critical care experience for a 13-week assignment at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Level II trauma center with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds serving a 500-mile radius
• Respiratory Care Services department, home to the region's only children's hospital
• Treats patients from newborn to geriatric ages, with a focus on critical care, adult general care, and pediatric general care
• 3x12-hour shifts, varied shift times, rotating days of the week
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Uses EPIC EMR charting, with training provided during orientation or option to test out
• May require floating to meet organizational needs up to competency level
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview

Requirements

• Active RRT credential
• Active Nevada State License required prior to submission
• Must apply for State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst license, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care prior to start
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required
• Recent critical care experience required
• PICU and NICU experience required
• Completion of at least one prior 13-week travel assignment required within the past year
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Empowered to initiate, refine, transition, discontinue, and restart therapy per protocol based on patient condition
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient records and department logs
• Focus on delivering a positive patient experience through clear communication and service recovery practices
• May be required to work major holidays, with a minimum of two major holidays required during the assignment
• May be required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Facility may call off shifts (full or partial) without penalty with 48 hours notice for low census
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO requests must be submitted with the initial application
• A 13-week break is required for returning travelers after completing a prior contract