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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareAtlanta, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$37.50
Weekly
$1,350
Yearly (full-time)
$70,200
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $37.50/hour — 7% below 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).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job in Atlanta, GA 30342

Join a hospital respiratory care team in Atlanta, Georgia as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist. Located in the welcoming Atlanta, GA 30342 area, this assignment offers access to a vibrant city setting while you provide hands-on patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. This 13-week RRT travel assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Job Details

  • Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Setting: Hospital - Respiratory Care / Diagnostic Services
  • Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Schedule: Every other weekend
  • Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,300 - $1,400
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in respiratory care, acute care, or a similar specialty
  • Active Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • Current AHA ACLS certification
  • Current AHA PALS certification
  • Ability to provide 2 professional references
  • Comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and a busy hospital environment

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services to patients across the hospital
  • Perform respiratory assessments and support diagnostic services as needed
  • Administer respiratory treatments and therapies according to clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Respond to changing patient needs with professionalism and strong clinical judgment
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow facility standards, safety practices, and quality care guidelines
  • Work scheduled holiday requirements as needed

Apply now to join this Atlanta healthcare job and take the next step in your respiratory therapist career!

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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