Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night shift travel contract in Charleston, SC (29425); adult critical care and travel experience required. Join a dynamic team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist at a leading teaching hospital in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. This 13-week travel contract places you at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma facility with 865 staffed beds in the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) system. Charleston offers historic charm, vibrant culture, and coastal living—ideal for respiratory therapists seeking South Carolina travel jobs.

Job Details

• Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist / RRT (Night Shift)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,320 – $1,420
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), holidays as needed
• Hours per Week: 36
• Location: Main Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425 — South Carolina respiratory jobs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to sister facilities (ART) within the MUSC system
• Scrub Color: Caribbean blue
• Charting: Epic (Cerner experience preferred)
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, one-time $20 payment for parking pass

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in adult critical care (ICU/Stepdown)
• Travel respiratory therapist experience required — first-time travelers not accepted
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• NBRC certification required
• South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license required (active at start)
• BLS certification required
• Experience in high-acuity settings: Adult ICU, Stepdown, and Floorcare
• Epic and Cerner charting experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and therapy services across Adult ICU, Stepdown, and Floorcare units as a travel RT
• Deliver high-acuity respiratory interventions and adapt to rapidly changing patient needs in a Level 1 Trauma center
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital environment to optimize patient outcomes
• Perform ventilator management, assist with ventilator changes and troubleshooting, and support weaning protocols as appropriate
• Conduct assessments including arterial blood gas interpretation, airway management, and aerosolized medication administration
• Float between service lines and sister facilities per hospital policy and assignment
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic and Cerner charting systems
• Participate in emergency response teams and be available for hurricane season protocols (June–November)
• Work every other weekend and required holidays per schedule

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Charleston, SC. Click Apply or contact us for more details on this South Carolina respiratory job. Join our healthcare team today!

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