Respiratory Therapist NICU Specialist
Listed compensation
$41.81-$50.25/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Mass General Brigham as a Respiratory Therapist NICU Specialist – $15K Sign-On Bonus in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41.81 - $50.25/hour.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Personal Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and administering respiratory care procedures, including mechanical ventilation and emergency maneuvers for critically ill patients. They also oversee technical personnel, participate in patient care rounds, and assist physicians during high-risk deliveries and procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current NRP/BLS certifications are required, with preference given to those with NICU training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (21 salary observations; 40 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (443 salary observations; 2,119 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 41 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
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