Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Start date: 09/20/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,543 to $1,615 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week. Shift: 2x3 Nights, with 12-hour night shifts; schedule typically includes nights around 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Work setting: hospital-based care in the NICU as a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,543–$1,615 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (2x3 schedule) per assignment notes
- Start date: 09/20/2026
- Holiday coverage: must work two major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day) and one minor holiday (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve)

Responsibilities
- Provide NICU respiratory care, including management of invasive and noninvasive ventilation for neonates and infants
- Assess, monitor, and adjust respiratory therapy plans; participate in weaning and configuration of ventilator support
- Administer airway clearance therapies, humidified gases, and medication delivery as ordered
- Perform arterial blood gas collection and interpretation; document results and adjust therapy accordingly
- Collaborate with the NICU team (neonatologists, nurses, and therapists); participate in rounds and care planning
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure device readiness and adherence to infection control protocols
- Respond to respiratory emergencies in the NICU and provide timely interventions as part of the multidisciplinary team

Requirements
- Active Georgia RRT license (GA RRT Lic)
- NBRC – RRT credential
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU-specific respiratory care experience
- Ability to work in a NICU setting; willingness to travel for a travel assignment
- No local candidates within 50 miles of Lawrenceville, GA
- Holiday coverage willingness as described in assignment notes

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment coordination and scheduling support
- Compliance and documentation support throughout the assignment
- Direct deposit and timely weekly pay processing
- Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Find more opportunities
For additional travel respiratory therapy roles and other openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s careers site at to view current opportunities and submit applications.

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.