NICU Respiratory Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,379/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.08
- Weekly
- $2,379
- Yearly (full-time)
- $123,708
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $66.08/hour — 31% 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
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 352 of them in Boston.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/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 177 jobs).
Job description
Join our team in Boston for an engaging 13-week contract as a Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist. This hybrid role involves providing vital respiratory and neuro diagnostics care for neonatal and pediatric patients, with the added responsibility of operating ECMO systems on critically ill children. You'll experience the challenge of managing advanced equipment like centrifugal ECMO and blood circuit priming, all while supporting life-saving procedures. The shift is a rotating 12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, giving you consistent hours and a chance to develop your skills in a stimulating setting that blends technical expertise with compassionate care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a pediatric critical care environment that is both rewarding and professionally enriching.
Weather:
The weather around this time tends to be mild, with a balance of cool breezes and warmer days, making it ideal for outdoor activities or exploring the vibrant city of Boston.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historical tour of the Freedom Trail
- Visit Fenway Park for a Red Sox game
- Day trip to Cape Cod’s beaches
- Exploring Harvard University and Cambridge
- Bike ride along the Charles River Esplanade
Job Specifics:
Location: Boston, MA
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts from 07:00 to 19:30
Duration: 13 weeks, with an average of 36 hours per week
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