Why Join Us Work within a large, high-acuity regional medical center that serves a broad geographic area, offering exposure to a wide range of complex cases across trauma, pediatrics, neurosciences, and cardiac care. Conduct thorough patient assessments and initiate, modify, refine, transition, discontinue, or restart therapy as the patient's medical condition dictates under established protocols.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reno, NV
Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (Children's)
Location
Reno, NV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | 3x12s, Varied Shifts, Rotating Days of the Week
Key Responsibilities
Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric ages
Conduct thorough patient assessments and initiate, modify, refine, transition, discontinue, or restart therapy as the patient's medical condition dictates under established protocols
Provide respiratory care across critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care settings, including PICU and NICU environments
Maintain accurate documentation of all patient records and department logs
Deliver a positive patient experience through structured communication and service recovery practices
Float to other areas of the organization as needed, up to competency level; may be required to work major holidays and pick up additional shifts based on department needs
Required Qualifications
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required — license must be in hand prior to submission
Active Nevada State Respiratory Therapy License required prior to start
Must apply for State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst License, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care designation prior to start
AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience, including recent critical care experience
PICU and NICU experience required; prior travel experience of at least one completed 13-week assignment required
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced trauma or Level I/II trauma center environment
Familiarity with neonatal and pediatric respiratory protocols and ventilator management
Ability to adapt to varied schedules including weekends, holidays, and call shifts
Why Join Us
Work within a large, high-acuity regional medical center that serves a broad geographic area, offering exposure to a wide range of complex cases across trauma, pediatrics, neurosciences, and cardiac care
Expected 36 hours per week in a dynamic environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies