Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU

Elios; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling options

Autonomy in patient care

Job summary

Elios is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift NICU role in Conyers, Georgia. This position offers a flexible schedule and up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Therapists collaborate with a dedicated team to provide respiratory care to newborns and adults, offering a unique blend of experience.

Applicants need an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT certification, and BLS/NRP certifications. Prior experience in neonatal care is preferred. Join a respected team known for its excellence in collaborative healthcare.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Prior experience in neonatal respiratory care or completion of a department‑specific orientation is needed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and manage ventilators.
• Provide respiratory support for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Analyze and interpret blood gases and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Ventilator management

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU, Nights

Overview

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

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.

About the Role

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.

Culture and Collaboration

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