11 Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Atlanta

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level I Trauma pediatric hospital's NICU, requiring 2+ years recent RRT experience and PALS certification.

Details

• Pediatric hospital setting within the NICU unit
• Level I Trauma center
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Holiday coverage required
• Must be willing to float to sister facilities and to the ED and ICU
• Epic EMR experience required
• Uses V-60, Servo-i, Drager, Hamilton T-1, Vapotherm, and Optiflow equipment

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent RRT experience required
• Pediatric (PEDS) experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with proof of certification required
• Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license required (license required if applicable)
• Copy of diploma or associate degree program with RRT credentials required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA only) certifications required
• Skills in FM-Intermediate/Advanced, ventilator management, and triage required
• Minimal to no time off requested during the assignment

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric critical care team
• Facility conducts nicotine/cotinine testing as part of a nicotine-free campus policy
• First-time travelers are accepted if resume demonstrates required skills and experience
• Medication pass/fail test administered, with a second attempt allowed if needed