NICU Respiratory Therapist in Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lawrenceville, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,474/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.94
- Weekly
- $1,474
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,648
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
This job pays about $40.94/hour — 9% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/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 Georgia right now
- 1,478 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 36 of them in Lawrenceville.
- Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
This 16-week contract offers Respiratory Therapists the chance to work in a specialized NICU setting during night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. You'll be instrumental in supporting neonatal patients with advanced respiratory needs, utilizing your expertise in neonatal respiratory care and emergency response. The role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing critical respiratory interventions in a fast-paced environment that values precision and teamwork. Unique to this assignment is the opportunity to develop deep clinical skills while working in a supportive unit that truly appreciates your dedication to neonatal respiratory health.
Weather:
The climate around this time of year generally offers mild to warm temperatures, with comfortable days and cooler evenings. It's a pleasant time to explore the city and its surroundings without the extremes of summer heat or winter chill.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Duration: 16 weeks with a total commitment of approximately 36 hours per week
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