NICU Respiratory Therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,067/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.42
- Weekly
- $2,067
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,484
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.42/hour — 42% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/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 North Carolina right now
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 41 of them in Charlotte.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Join a specialized respiratory therapy team at a prominent children's hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts. This role offers an engaging opportunity to provide critical ventilation support to neonatal and pediatric patients, utilizing advanced technology such as ventilators and NIPPV. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of pediatric-focused respiratory therapy experience, including ventilator management and work within pediatric intensive or general medical units. This assignment stands out for its dedicated pediatric patient population, with no floating outside the specialty, and an orientation that ensures smooth integration into this dynamic environment.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Charlotte, NC
Shift: 12-hour nights, 0645-1915 or 1845-0715
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, including every other weekend rotation and work during approximately 75% of holidays. RTO (time off request) approval available for up to 6 days, excluding holidays.
Hourly Rate: $2,066.53 gross per week
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