Respiratory Therapist in Elko, Nevada
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Elko, NV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,467/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.75
- Weekly
- $1,467
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,284
This job pays about $40.75/hour — 1% below the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Nevada ($41.10/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Nevada right now
- 12 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Nevada from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Elko.
- Pay in these listings: $40.75 – $72.97/hour, median $56.99/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Nevada: $41.10/hour ($85,488/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($56.99/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel healthcare contract offers an opportunity to work in Elko, Nevada, while enjoying access to outdoor recreation, local arts, Western history, and distinctive regional dining. The assignment is structured around 12-hour night shifts and provides a total of 36 hours per week. The specific healthcare profession and clinical responsibilities were not provided in the assignment details.
Weather:
Weather details for Elko were not provided in the assignment information.
Fun Things To Do:
• Ruby Mountains Day Trip: Explore alpine lakes, flowing streams, scenic peaks, hiking trails, and cycling routes about half an hour from Elko.
• Salt Lake City Day Trip: Take a scenic drive to Salt Lake City, approximately three hours away, for an easy change of scenery.
• Downtown Elko Arts and History: Browse colorful murals, art galleries, museums, leather shops, and historic brick buildings.
• Western Culture Experience: Visit buckaroo bars, enjoy Basque cuisine, and explore Elko’s true Western town atmosphere.
• Outdoor Adventure: Spend free time fishing, backpacking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or exploring on- and off-road cycling routes.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Elko, Nevada
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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