Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital in South Carolina.

Details

• NICU unit at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma academic teaching hospital with 865 staffed beds
• Pediatric, neonatal, and infant patient population
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Holiday rotation required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope may be required depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities
• Charting via Epic (experience preferred)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Current RRT certification (NBRC)
• Active South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license required — license must be in hand at time of start; license required if applicable
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric, neonatal, and infant respiratory therapy
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Former permanent or PRN staff at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration; approval is based on manager and unit needs
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Online modules are required and must be completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking is free on nights and weekends; a one-time $20 fee applies for a parking pass
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response duties; peak activity months are August and September