Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. Start date: 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $1,502–$1,601 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights (12x3). Setting: hospital with NICU respiratory care responsibilities. Note: No local candidates within 50 miles.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,502–$1,601 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (12x3 schedule)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Work setting: hospital NICU respiratory care assignment
- Note: No local candidates within 50 miles

Responsibilities
- Deliver neonatal ICU respiratory care per physician orders and unit protocols, including ventilator management and airway support for neonates.
- Assess, monitor, and optimize respiratory status; titrate ventilator settings and therapies as indicated.
- Administer prescribed therapies and treatments (nebulized meds, oxygen therapy, humidification) and document responses.
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including ventilators and related NICU devices; respond to alarms and changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the respiratory care team; participate in rounds and care planning for NICU patients.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Adhere to infection control practices, safety protocols, and unit policies; provide patient- and family-centered education as appropriate.

Requirements
- Active Georgia RRT license (GA RRT Lic)
- NBRC - RRT credential
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory care experience within the NICU or relevant specialty
- Ability to work in a NICU setting and fulfill 12-hour night shifts on a 12x3 schedule
- Travel assignment eligibility; note: no local candidates within 50 miles

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Access to nationwide travel assignments

Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t a fit, explore other respiratory therapy openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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