Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU

Elios Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift NICU role. This position involves critical respiratory care for newborns and requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT certification, and experience in neonatal care. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to make a difference in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Prior experience in neonatal respiratory care or completion of specific orientation and competency validation.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and manage ventilators.
• Provide respiratory support for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Collaborate with the neonatology team on patient care decisions.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU, Nights

💰 Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates!

This is a night shift position (7p–7a) with block scheduling offered whenever possible. While block scheduling can’t always be guaranteed, the leadership team works to accommodate it. Alternate scheduling options, such as “two and a leg,” can also be requested.

This is a NICU-primary role with flexibility to float to the adult side as needed, providing a well‑rounded mix of neonatal and adult respiratory care experience. The position involves performing patient assessments, managing ventilators and critical care procedures, providing respiratory support for newborns in Labor and Delivery, analyzing and interpreting blood gases, maintaining respiratory equipment, and educating patients and families.

The NICU features 20 licensed beds (occasionally flexing up to 25) and is poised to grow into a NICU hub in the future. The Respiratory Director has been with the organization for over 20 years and leads a highly experienced team of about 40 professionals.

A key strength of this department is the longstanding collaboration between respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and the neonatology group, which has also been established for more than two decades. There’s a strong sense of trust, respect, and teamwork across disciplines.

A major selling point of this role is the level of autonomy therapists have. Respiratory professionals here work closely and directly with the neonatology team, taking part in hands‑on procedures such as intubation and drawing blood. Therapists are encouraged to think critically and act proactively, collaborating with providers on patient care decisions rather than waiting for orders.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required

Experience:

• Prior experience in neonatal respiratory care or completion of a department‑specific orientation and competency validation for this role

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of practice
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required

Preferred:

• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the NBRC preferred

Job Type: Full‑time

Location: Atlanta, GA