Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU) travel assignment in Cumming, GA. Start date 08/30/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,479–$1,574 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 12-hour nights with alternating weekend coverage. Hospital-based travel temporary assignment. Note: No local candidates within 50 miles.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,479–$1,574 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights with alternating weekend coverage; nights typically 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Start date: 08/30/2026
- Setting: Hospital NICU/RRT travel assignment in Cumming, GA

Responsibilities
- Deliver neonatal respiratory care in the NICU, including ventilator management and weaning, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy per physician orders.
- Monitor patient status, interpret devices and data, adjust therapies, and document responses and progress in the medical record.
- Perform bedside procedures such as suctioning, humidification, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and other NICU-specific respiratory care as indicated.
- Collaborate with the NICU team (nurses, physicians, and therapists) to implement care plans and respond to evolving patient needs.
- Assist with emergency responses and code events as part of the multidisciplinary team; maintain readiness for rapid escalation if patient status changes.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control practices, and credentialing requirements; participate in ongoing quality and safety initiatives.

Requirements
- Active Georgia Respiratory Therapist license (RRT) and NBRC-RRT credential
- NRP certification and neonatal delivery experience
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a NICU/neonatal respiratory care setting
- Ability to work in a NICU environment and meet travel assignment requirements (background check and credentialing as needed)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and licensure assistance
- Extension opportunities on successful completion of the contract
- Nationwide travel assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated on-site and remote support throughout the assignment

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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