RRT - NICU/Adult Respiratory Therapist
Reno, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,444/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an RRT for a NICU/Adult Respiratory Therapist position requiring 3+ years of Level III NICU experience and NICU transport experience.
Details
- Hospital setting covering NICU and adult critical care units
- Float required to all adult critical care and neonatal critical care areas
- On-call scheduling may be required
- 12-hour day shifts, scheduled as 3x12s
- 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
Requirements
- RRT credential required
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (AHA only)
- ABG license required (if applicable)
- Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience required
- Minimum 2 years of prior work experience in a US hospital in the specialty area required
- Competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, neonatal ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow therapy, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance required
- NICU transport experience required
- Active license required, no pending licenses accepted
- Two manager or supervisor references verifying recent experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
Additional Information
- Administer respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies
- Apply technology and treatment protocols across care sites, including medical gas and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents, cardiopulmonary rehab, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support
- Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility
Facility
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
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Cons
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About Reno, NV
As a travel nurse in Reno, NV here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 89°F and lows of 56°F, winter average highs of 47°F and lows of 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the tourism and travel nurse demand.
- Car-friendly city with public transportation options available, including buses and shuttles.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert environment.
- Reno has a large population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of high-quality restaurants, breweries, and nightclubs.
- Museums like the National Automobile Museum.
- Outdoor activities include biking, hiking, and easy access to Lake Tahoe for skiing and other outdoor adventures.
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