Respiratory Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,221/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.69
- Weekly
- $2,221
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,492
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.69/hour — 53% 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, 26 of them in Atlanta.
- 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 a busy Pediatric hospital as a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pediatrics, Neuro Diagnostics, and Ventilation management. This 13-week travel contract offers night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a schedule of three 12-hour nights per week. You will float to sister facilities, including Hughes Spaulding and AMBH, covering ED and ICU areas. If you enjoy dynamic environments and working with a variety of pediatric cases, this role provides the opportunity to showcase your skills while working in a vibrant, fast-paced setting. Be prepared to provide excellent respiratory support, manage ventilators, and work with specialized equipment like V-60, Servo-i, and Vapotherm. Certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS is required, along with active Registered RT credentials and a Georgia Respiratory Care License.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: Night 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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