Travel Respiratory Therapist NICU - $1,710 per week

Thrive Staffing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Atlanta, GA. This NICU-focused role emphasizes respiratory care and diagnostic services, with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour day shifts.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years NICU experience, current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NBRC RRT certification, and Georgia RRT license, plus two professional references. Start date is 11/16/2026, with a Friday–Sunday schedule and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years NICU experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Georgia RRT license and NBRC RRT certification.
• Two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed.
• Monitor patients and assess respiratory status.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Skills

NICU experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NBRC RRT certification

Georgia RRT license

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role is focused on providing respiratory care and diagnostic services in a NICU setting.

Schedule

This position requires working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Location

This position is located in a facility within the region, specifically in City, State.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed.
• Monitor patients and assess their respiratory status.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a NICU setting.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and RRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 2 professional references required.

Holiday Expectations

Candidates must be available to work during major holidays, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, as well as one minor holiday, such as the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19349727. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT),07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.