Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reno, NV
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital – Reno, NV (13-week Contract)

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Reno, NV 89502. 13-week hospital respiratory therapy job at a Level II Trauma Center focused on critical care, ventilator management, and pulmonary support across newborn to geriatric patients.

Why Join Our Team

Join a dynamic team at a leading regional medical center in Reno, Nevada. This travel respiratory therapy opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art facility serving a diverse patient population. Ideal for RRTs seeking travel respiratory therapist jobs, hospital respiratory therapist positions, or Nevada respiratory therapist opportunities near Lake Tahoe.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,860
• Location: Reno, NV 89502 (Reno healthcare jobs / Nevada respiratory therapist jobs)
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center, 800 inpatient beds, 80 ER beds
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/18/2026 – End: 8/16/2026)
• Hours per Week: 36 (3x12 hour rotating shifts; varied days including weekends and holidays)
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist / On-Site

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience (critical care/ICU preferred)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Nevada State License required (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 and ACLS certifications required prior to start
• Ability to float to different units (ICU, pediatric, adult general care) based on organizational needs
• Willingness to work major holidays and pick up additional shifts as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders for patients from newborn to geriatric ages
• Provide ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway management
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in critical care, adult general care, and pediatric general care units
• Initiate, modify, and document patient care plans according to established protocols and best practices in respiratory care
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and adjust therapy as indicated
• Maintain accurate patient records, department logs, and equipment checks
• Stay current with technological advances and clinical applications in respiratory therapy
• Ensure a positive patient experience through effective communication and service recovery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, RT colleagues) to deliver high-quality pulmonary and critical care

Apply now to join our Reno healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT). This is an excellent hospital respiratory therapist job for RRTs seeking travel assignments, critical care experience, and exposure to high-acuity cases. Submit your resume today and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.