NICU Respiratory Therapist in Brockton, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Brockton, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,550/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.83
- Weekly
- $2,550
- Yearly (full-time)
- $132,600
This job pays about $70.83/hour — 41% 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
- 1,564 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 17 of them in Brockton.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $109/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 170 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as a Respiratory Therapist supporting both NICU and adult critical care in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma setting. You will work overnight shifts caring for complex respiratory patients, making ventilator decisions based on assessments and laboratory results, applying lung-protective ventilation practices, and participating on the Code Blue team. This role offers a focused nighttime schedule with every other weekend and holiday coverage—a steady rhythm for travelers who prefer their days free to explore.
Candidates should have at least three years of recent experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility, including NICU Level 3 and adult critical care experience. An RRT certification, NRP, Massachusetts Respiratory Care license, and BLS are required. NPS and/or ACCS certification is preferred.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool New England weather with comfortable daytime conditions, chilly evenings, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant time for scenic walks, coastal outings, and exploring nearby communities.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local History: Visit the Fuller Craft Museum and explore its rotating art exhibitions.
• Outdoor Escape: Walk the trails and enjoy the open green spaces at Ames Nowell State Park.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Boston’s museums, neighborhoods, restaurants, and waterfront.
• Day Trip: Visit Plymouth for historic sites, waterfront views, and coastal dining.
• Coastal Adventure: Take a scenic drive to Cape Cod for beaches, villages, and fresh seafood.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Brockton, Massachusetts
Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; 36 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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