Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cumming, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Weekly
- $1,350
- Yearly (full-time)
- $70,200
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/07/2026
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
- 91 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia from 7 agencies, 9 of them in Cumming.
- 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs – Hospital Travel Assignment in Cumming, Georgia
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Cumming, GA: join a hospital-based respiratory care team and provide essential patient support in a fast-paced acute care setting. This 13-week contract offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour day shifts in a welcoming North Georgia community with easy access to Atlanta and nearby outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care / diagnostic services
- Employment Type: Travel assignment
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,300 - $1,400
- Location: Cumming, GA 30041
- Schedule Notes: Occasional weekends may be required, with holiday coverage expectations
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in respiratory care, acute care, or a related specialty
- Current Georgia RRT license
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
- AHA BLS certification
- AHA ACLS certification
- AHA PALS certification
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality respiratory therapy and diagnostic support to patients across the hospital
- Perform respiratory assessments, therapies, and monitoring based on patient needs
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to support treatment plans
- Respond to changing patient conditions with professionalism, accuracy, and urgency
- Maintain thorough documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Deliver compassionate patient care while supporting a positive healthcare experience
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Cumming, Georgia, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.
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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