Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,126 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Reno, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (Adults) with 2+ years of acute care and critical care experience for a Level II trauma center in Reno, NV.

Details

• Work within the Respiratory Care Services department at a Level II trauma center
• Care for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric ages, with primary focus on adult critical care, general care, and pediatric general care units
• 3x12 schedule with rotating days of the week and varied shifts
• 36 guaranteed weekly hours
• May float to other departments within competency level as needed
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Facility uses Epic charting system with training available during orientation or option to test out

Requirements

• Active RRT license required
• Nevada State License required; must apply for State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care license prior to start (license required if applicable)
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required
• Recent critical care experience required
• Completion of at least one prior 13-week travel assignment within the past year required

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions across patient age groups
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans under established protocols
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient records and department logs
• Stay current with technological advances and clinical applications in respiratory care
• Focus on delivering a positive patient experience through clear communication and service recovery techniques
• Facility is an extremely busy, fast-paced Level II trauma center with stroke accreditation, serving a 500-mile radius with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Minimum of 2 major holidays required to be worked during the assignment
• May be required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• A 13-week break is required after a traveler completes a contract at this facility before returning
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Requested time off must be submitted with the application and will not be added to the end of the contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-755299. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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