Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,973/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Overview
- Travel/Contract assignment in Columbia, South Carolina
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
- 36 hours per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
- Experience with Epic
- Weekend coverage is required, with frequency varying but usually no more than every other weekend
- Call is required for 36-hour contracts, with up to 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule
- Driver’s license or state ID is required
- E-Verify or attestation is required
- Background check is required
- EPLS/GSA/SAM search is required
- HHS/OIG search is required
- OFAC sanctions list search is required
- Primary source verification of state license is required
- BLS is required
- ACLS is required
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement is required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start is required
- Negative TB or chest X-ray is required
- Drug testing is required within 1 year of start and updated annually
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap is required for RRTs in high-risk areas
Preferred
- Team player who works well with others
- Limited RTO is preferred
- Holidays are not guaranteed
Additional Notes
- While on call for night shift, travelers are only on call from 4 PM to 8 PM, not the entire 12-hour shift
- After 8 PM, the traveler is no longer on call and would not be called in
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.
Cons
None
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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