Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – NICU-focused travel assignment in Cumming, GA. Start date 07/06/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift (2x3). Weekly pay range $1,521–$1,539 per week. Setting: hospital NICU team, travel temporary assignment supported by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,521–$1,539 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (2x3 schedule)
- Start date: 07/06/2026
- Setting: NICU-focused hospital respiratory care assignment
- Note: No local candidates within 50 miles
Responsibilities
- Provide NICU-focused respiratory care to neonates and pediatric patients per medical orders and care plans.
- Assess respiratory status, monitor progress, and document patient responses to therapies.
- Manage ventilator therapy and airway support, including routine checks, parameter adjustments, and weaning as appropriate.
- Administer prescribed inhaled medications and therapies; perform airway clearance, suctioning, and related treatments as indicated.
- Collaborate with the NICU care team (physicians, nurses, and therapists) to develop and implement patient-specific care plans.
- Perform timely documentation of interventions, patient status, and any changes in condition; ensure adherence to safety and infection control standards.
Requirements
- GA Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (GA RRT)
- NBRC-RRT certification
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU-level respiratory care experience
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a NICU environment and travel as required
- Strong teamwork and documentation skills; ability to adapt to a fast-paced NICU setting
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay for the duration of the assignment
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s opportunities page at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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