Respiratory Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,085/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.92
- Weekly
- $2,085
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,420
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.92/hour — 44% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia ($40.24/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 Georgia right now
- 94 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia from 7 agencies, 36 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $13.28 – $64.21/hour, median $43.86/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Georgia: $40.24/hour ($83,699/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($49.83/hour across 16 jobs).
Job description
Join a fast-paced pediatric hospital in Atlanta as a Respiratory Therapist specializing in pediatric respiratory and neuro diagnostics. This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to work 12-hour night shifts, providing critical support in a busy setting that includes emergency departments and intensive care units. You'll be floating between sister facilities, including Hughes Spalding, Egleston, and AMBH, and will handle ventilators, V-60s, Servo-i, Hamilton T-1, Vapotherm, and Optiflow. Your expertise in pediatric respiratory care and recent experience with EPIC charting will be essential to delivering quality patient support during this vital role. If you’re ready for an engaging assignment that combines clinical expertise with a touch of adventure, this position might be your next big step.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 - 07:00)
Duration: 13 weeks, with potential extension
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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