Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Adult Acute & Critical Care Contract in Reno, Nevada

Explore a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Reno, Nevada, supporting adult acute care and critical care patients in a fast-paced hospital. This respiratory therapy job is ideal for an experienced RRT who thrives in a high-acuity environment and values clinical variety, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact. Located near the Sierra Nevada, Reno offers year-round outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a vibrant regional healthcare environment.

RRT Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
• Location: Reno, Nevada
• Employment Type: 13-week respiratory therapy travel contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour rotating shifts with varied days of the week
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Call: Requirements to be discussed during the interview
• Work Setting: Fast-paced acute care hospital serving a broad regional population, including critical care and emergency services
• Additional Scheduling Needs: Weekends, holidays, floating within competency, and occasional additional shifts may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Nevada respiratory therapy license in hand before submission
• Required Point-of-Care Analyst, Point-of-Care Director, or General Supervisor authorization before start, as applicable
• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience, with 2 or more years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required for this assignment
• Recent adult critical care experience
• Successful completion of at least one prior 13-week travel assignment
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications before start
• Ability to care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures according to established protocols and provider orders.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care for patients across a broad range of ages and acuity levels.
• Provide direct respiratory care primarily in adult critical care and general acute care settings, with additional assignments based on department needs and demonstrated competency.
• Initiate, modify, transition, discontinue, or restart respiratory therapies within approved protocols as patient conditions change.
• Monitor cardiopulmonary status and communicate changes promptly to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate patient records, department logs, treatment documentation, and related clinical reports.
• Deliver a positive patient experience by introducing yourself, explaining procedures, setting expectations, and providing compassionate respiratory care.
• Participate in service recovery by listening empathetically, addressing concerns, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Remain current with respiratory care technology, clinical practices, and applicable patient safety standards.
• Float to other clinical areas within demonstrated competency and support coverage needs, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Apply now to join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team and advance your career with this acute care and critical care RRT travel opportunity in Reno, Nevada.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.