Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Walterboro, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a 135-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Walterboro, SC.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department in a 135-bed acute care hospital (main building)
• General respiratory therapy caseload including adults and pediatric patients
• Two RRTs staffed per shift
• Equipment includes Puritan Bennett 840 and 980 ventilators, V60 and V30 BiPAPs, and Airogen
• MediTech used for documentation
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Night shift with possible weekend rotation
• Every other weekend required, with holidays worked in rotation with hospital staff
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active RRT or CRT credential required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Allied candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in the role
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Proficiency in ventilator management, BiPAP setup, breathing treatments, ABGs, and oxygen delivery
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP (required for RT staff caring for neonates); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• AHA or ARC certifications accepted
• SSN (US only) and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Procedures performed include breathing treatments, walk tests, BiPAP setup, ventilator management and settings, intubation assistance, and ABGs
• The facility is an HCA Healthcare hospital recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for four consecutive years, ranking in the top 15% of U.S. hospitals for quality care
• The facility provides 24/7 emergency care for both adults and children
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted