Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Reno, NV

Why Join Us Work in an extremely busy, fast-paced regional medical center serving as the area's only Level II Trauma Center, with a volume and pace comparable to a Level I facility — offering exceptional clinical exposure across trauma, stroke, critical care, and more. Provide care primarily in critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care settings within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Adults)

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 across the lifespan, from newborn to geriatric
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and initiate, modify, transition, discontinue, or restart therapy as the patient's medical condition dictates under established protocols
• Provide care primarily in critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care settings within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all patient records and department logs
• Ensure a positive patient experience through consistent communication, procedure explanation, and service recovery when needed
• 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

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required — license must be in hand prior to submission
• Active Nevada State Respiratory Therapy License required prior to start
• Nevada Point of Care license (Director of Point of Care, General Supervisor of Point of Care, or Point of Care Analyst) required prior to start — candidates must apply upon acceptance
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience, with recent critical care experience required
• Prior travel experience of at least one completed 13-week assignment required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in addition to adult populations
• Familiarity with protocol-driven respiratory therapy practice in a high-acuity environment
• Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or similarly high-volume acute care setting

Why Join Us

• Work in an extremely busy, fast-paced regional medical center serving as the area's only Level II Trauma Center, with a volume and pace comparable to a Level I facility — offering exceptional clinical exposure across trauma, stroke, critical care, and more
• Expected 36 hours per week with the potential for additional shifts, providing a structured and engaging travel assignment