Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU (Travel) in Atlanta, GA. Start date November 16, 2026 for a 13-week assignment. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with a weekly pay range of $1,761–$1,837. Shifts are 12-hour days on a 12x3 schedule in a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,761–$1,837 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts on a 12x3 schedule
- Start date: November 16, 2026
- Work setting: hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide NICU respiratory care per physician orders, including oxygen delivery, airway clearance techniques, and aerosolized therapies.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and weaning, monitor ventilator parameters, and adjust settings under supervision.
- Assess patient status, interpret arterial blood gases, and evaluate response to therapies; modify plans as needed.
- Perform humidification, suctioning, nebulization, and airway clearance interventions while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with the NICU interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, document interventions accurately, and ensure equipment safety and cleanliness.
- Adhere to unit policies and AHA guidelines; maintain accurate charting and equipment maintenance records.

Requirements
- GA Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NBRC RRT certification
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (ACLS and PALS per AHA standards)
- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory care experience in a NICU or related critical care setting
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and comply with scheduled holidays
- Must be able to provide two professional references

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week contract length
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter support
- Shifts: 12-hour day shifts on a 12x3 schedule

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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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