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 (RRT) with PICU and NICU experience for a children's hospital unit at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Respiratory Care Services department serving neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• 3x12 schedule with varied shifts and rotating days of the week
• Weekends, holidays, and some call shifts may be required
• Floating to other departments may be required up to competency level
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active Nevada RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Must apply for Nevada State Point of Care Analyst license, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care license prior to start
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience
• Recent critical care experience required
• PICU and NICU experience required
• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required
• Epic EMR training available during orientation or candidates may test out

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions across all age groups
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Initiate, modify, and document care under established clinical protocols
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient records and department logs
• Deliver a positive patient experience through clear communication and service recovery practices
• Work in an extremely busy, fast-paced Level II trauma center serving a 500-mile radius with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Minimum of two major holidays required to be worked
• Facility may call off shifts without penalty for low census with 48 hours notice
• Must live more than 60 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted