Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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 within a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Pediatric, neonatal, and infant patient population
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Floating within scope may be required depending on experience
• No floating to sister facilities
• No on-call required
• Charting via Epic (experience preferred)
• Parking pass available for a one-time $20 fee for nights and weekends

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 with pediatric, neonatal, and infant populations
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized, though local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration; approval is based on manager and unit needs
• Online modules are required to be completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• 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