NICU Respiratory Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,600/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $72.22
- Weekly
- $2,600
- Yearly (full-time)
- $135,200
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $72.22/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,418 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 352 of them in Boston.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/hour, median $63.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 180 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an Inpatient Respiratory Therapist in Boston, supporting critical care teams during overnight shifts. You will assess patients, interpret laboratory results, make ventilator decisions, and provide respiratory support in both medical and surgical intensive care settings. This role includes participation on the Code Blue team and requires experience with lung-protective ventilation, EPIC, and Level 1 trauma care. Experience with Level III NICU care and Dräger XL or V500 ventilators is preferred. Every breath counts in this clinically focused assignment.
Weather:
Boston typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with colorful foliage, comfortable conditions for exploring the city, and occasional rain. Pack layers and a light waterproof jacket for easy transitions between outdoor activities and indoor attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
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History: Walk the Freedom Trail and explore Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and Beacon Hill.
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Waterfront: Visit the New England Aquarium and stroll along the Harborwalk.
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Culture: Tour the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy the surrounding Fenway neighborhood.
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Day Trip: Take a scenic ferry or drive to Cape Cod for beaches, seafood, and coastal villages.
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Day Trip: Visit Salem for maritime history, museums, historic architecture, and waterfront walks.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Boston, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; every other weekend and every other holiday
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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