Respiratory Therapist in Albany, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,692/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Weekly
- $1,692
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,984
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $47.00/hour — 17% 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
- 91 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia from 7 agencies, 6 of them in Albany.
- Pay in these listings: $32.86 – $61.69/hour, median $44.37/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Georgia: $40.24/hour ($83,699/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($45.28/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a respiratory therapist on a 13-week travel contract in Albany, Georgia. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts, providing vital respiratory treatments and managing ventilators for adult ICU patients, including those requiring intubation, ABG analysis, and complex airway management. You'll be part of a dedicated team supporting high-acuity cases such as COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure. The setting offers the chance to utilize your critical care expertise in a hospital environment that values swift decision-making and clinical confidence. Plus, you get to experience the unique rhythm of night shifts in a hospital ready to support your professional growth.
Weather:
Across this region, expect mild winters with plenty of sunshine and warm, humid summers. The weather typically remains comfortable, making outdoor exploration and city visits enjoyable year-round.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historic walking tours around downtown Albany
- Day trip to Lake Seminole for boating and fishing
- Explore the Flint River trail and parks
- Visit the Ray Charles Plaza and Museum
- Take a short drive to Tallulah Gorge State Park for scenic views and hiking
Job Specifics:
Location: Albany, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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