ER Respiratory Therapist in Hickory, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Hickory, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,469/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.81
- Weekly
- $1,469
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,388
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $40.81/hour — 1% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/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 North Carolina right now
- 1,534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Hickory.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Hickory, North Carolina, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You will support a broad patient population across respiratory services, using ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, airway clearance equipment, and blood gas analyzers. This role is a good fit for an RRT with experience in emergency or critical care who can work independently while collaborating effectively with the department. Alternating weekend coverage and possible call are part of the schedule, with no float requirement—night-shift respiratory care with plenty of opportunity to make every breath count.
Weather
Hickory typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions during this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional rainfall. Pack layers for changing temperatures between daytime activities and overnight shifts.
Fun Things To Do
• Downtown outing: Explore Hickory’s local dining, shopping, and community atmosphere.
• Outdoor escape: Spend a day enjoying nearby trails, scenic overlooks, and open-air recreation.
• Arts and culture: Discover local galleries, performances, and community events.
• Day trip: Take a scenic drive through the surrounding North Carolina foothills.
• Day trip: Visit a nearby mountain community for local dining, sightseeing, and outdoor activities.
Job Specifics
City and State: Hickory, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
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