Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may be required to float between multiple campuses within the system based on census and staffing needs

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Licenses:

  • Must have a current South Carolina RRT license at time of start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • RRT credential
• Special Requirements:

  • Epic electronic health record experience
  • Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does not provide)

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 304
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available with a pass provided at badge pickup; garages have clearance limits

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Important Seasonal Note

• Hurricane Season: June through November (peak in August and September)
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time
• New or extension assignments during hurricane season should be carefully considered

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background & Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
• Background check must be run within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the same unit

Licensure & Certifications

• Primary source verification of SC RRT license required (active, unencumbered, no pending actions)
• NURSYS verification as applicable
• Certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Radiation badge required before starting patient care; may take 5-7 days to process

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titers or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; if positive, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform used for document uploads and training
• Passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality, contractor forms, ID badge request, and job description acknowledgment

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, working night shifts in an acute care hospital setting in Columbia, SC. The role requires multiple certifications, a South Carolina RRT license, and experience with Epic. Floating between campuses is expected. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory. Travelers should be aware of potential hurricane season emergency assignments.