Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a teaching hospital's day shift role, requiring 2+ years of pediatric, neonate, and infant experience.

Details

• Work in the Pediatrics RRT unit at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Pediatric, neonatal, and infant patient population including NICU and Pediatric Critical Care settings
• 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Holiday rotation required
• Weekend requirement every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within scope may be required depending on experience
• No floating to sister facilities
• Epic EMR used, experience preferred

Requirements

• RRT certification required (NBRC or SC RCP accepted)
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pediatric, neonate, and infant experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with bronchoscopy patient care preferred
• Experience with airway management devices, suctioning, and extubation required
• SC RRT license required if applicable, must be in hand at time of start
• Full SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric, neonatal, and infant patients in a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Caribbean Blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience
• Previous MUSC staff (including PRN) must be separated from the system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of application for consideration
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius for standard travel rate consideration; local candidates considered case-by-case at a reduced rate
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• During hurricane season (June through November), staff may be assigned to emergency response duties
• Completion of pre-start training modules required, averaging 4 hours