Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric & Adult Acute Care
Reno, Nevada
Renown Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Reno, Nevada
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Children’s
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, varied shifts with rotating days of the week
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Nevada State License (must have in hand to submit application)
• Nevada State Point of Care Analyst license (required within 6 months of hire)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of acute care respiratory therapy experience

Job Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions in patients ranging from newborn to geriatric
• Provide respiratory care primarily in adult critical care, adult general care, and pediatric general care units
• May provide respiratory care at secondary care sites as needed
• Integrate respiratory care with other healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Properly document all patient records and department logs
• Stay current with technological advances and clinical applications in respiratory care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients and families
• Demonstrate ability to address physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of patients
• Perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, and contact physicians as necessary
• May be required to float within the organization up to competency level
• Required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Position requires continuous comprehensive mental effort for safe patient care and decision-making
• Renown Regional Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center and the only trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City
• The facility treats over 80,000 ER and trauma patients annually
• Home to the region’s only children’s hospital and leading robotic surgery institute
• Offers advanced technologies including accredited heart failure center, Institute for Neurosciences, low-dose CT imaging, Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography, and 3T MRI technologies

Summary

This travel RRT position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with a diverse patient population across all age groups. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Licensure and certifications specific to Nevada are mandatory.