Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reno, Nevada
Renown Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Position - Reno, Nevada

Position Overview

• Role: Respiratory Therapist (Adults)
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts, rotating days of the week; schedule varies based on department needs and may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: To be discussed during interview
• Float Requirement: May be required to float within competency level
• Holiday and Additional Shifts: May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Cancellation Policy: Employer may call off shifts with 48 hours' notice for low census during the 13-week contract (full or partial shifts)

Facility Environment

• Extremely busy, fast-paced environment serving a 500-mile radius
• Level 2 trauma center with Stroke accreditation
• Approximately 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Patient volume and pace comparable to a Level 1 trauma center

Job Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions in patients ranging from newborn to geriatric
• Work primarily in critical care units, adult and pediatric general care, and possibly secondary care sites
• Accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory care for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients and families
• Initiate or modify patient care plans under structured protocols
• Properly document all patient records and department logs
• Stay current with technological advances and clinical applications
• Provide a positive patient experience by connecting with patients, explaining procedures, and practicing service recovery when needed
• Direct patient care is a core component of this role

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Nevada
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Experience in Director roles

Additional Information

• The facility is a regional leader with advanced services including:

  • Accredited heart failure center
  • Institute for Neurosciences
  • Low-dose CT imaging
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
  • Dedicated PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography, and 3T MRI technologies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced environment with a diverse patient population across all age groups.