
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.78
- Weekly
- $1,900
- Yearly (full-time)
- $98,800
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $52.78/hour — 31% 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, 31 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $13.28 – $61.69/hour, median $44.11/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Georgia: $40.24/hour ($83,699/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($49.83/hour across 15 jobs).
Job description
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Atlanta, Georgia
Apply for a 13-week pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia, providing respiratory care on night shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting. We are seeking an experienced RRT for a 36-hour workweek supporting pediatric patients in respiratory care, the emergency department, and intensive care. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity offers estimated weekly pay of $1,830–$1,970 and the possibility of extension.
The assignment is located in Atlanta’s 30342 area, a vibrant North Atlanta community known for convenient access to excellent dining, shopping, parks, cultural attractions, and major transportation routes.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Position: Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- Healthcare Setting: Busy, high-acuity pediatric hospital
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30342
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with possible extension
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Additional Scheduling: Holiday coverage may be required; limited time-off requests are preferred
- Float Requirement: Flexibility to float to emergency and intensive care areas and nearby pediatric facilities
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
- Recent pediatric respiratory care experience required
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; CRT credentials are not accepted
- Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license in hand at the time of submission
- Diploma or associate degree from an approved respiratory therapy program
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; PALS must be from the American Heart Association
- Recent experience with ventilators and respiratory equipment, including V-60, Servo-i, Dräger, Hamilton T1, Vapotherm, and Optiflow
- Intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring experience
- Experience with triage and Level I trauma care
- EPIC electronic medical record experience required
- Recent travel assignment experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered when qualifications are clearly demonstrated
- Ability to meet required onboarding, testing, laboratory, and documentation deadlines before the assignment start date
- Flu vaccination is required, and the worksite is a nicotine-free campus
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care to pediatric patients across hospital units
- Assess patients, perform respiratory evaluations, and develop or adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
- Manage mechanical ventilation and noninvasive respiratory support using a variety of ventilators and oxygen-delivery systems
- Respond to respiratory emergencies and support patients in the emergency department and intensive care unit
- Perform triage and prioritize respiratory interventions according to patient acuity
- Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate changes promptly to physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
- Float between designated pediatric facilities and clinical areas as needed
- Participate in weekend, holiday, and night-shift coverage while maintaining high standards of pediatric patient care
Apply now for this pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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