Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Charleston, SC — 13-week night shift at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Join a dynamic pediatric respiratory therapy team in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. This 13-week travel RT contract offers the chance to work in a Magnet?recognized, teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation. Located in zip code 29401, Charleston is known for its historic charm, vibrant waterfront, and welcoming Lowcountry community—an ideal location for respiratory therapists seeking pediatric respiratory therapy jobs and travel RT opportunities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Location: Charleston, SC (zip 29401) — Charleston respiratory therapist / South Carolina respiratory therapy jobs
• Setting: Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Unit (NICU, PICU exposure; Level 1 Trauma hospital)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) — pediatric night shift respiratory therapist
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• On-Call: Not required
• Charting: Epic (electronic medical record experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric, neonate, and infant respiratory care experience
• RRT credential (NBRC)
• Active South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license at start of contract
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Epic charting experience preferred (electronic medical record / EMR experience)
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma, NICU, PICU, or pediatric critical care settings preferred
• First-time travel respiratory therapists accepted — travel RT / travel respiratory therapist jobs encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and pediatric patients in acute and critical care settings
• Manage pediatric and neonatal ventilators, perform ventilator management, weaning, and extubation
• Perform specialized procedures such as bronchoscopy assistance, airway management, and other pediatric critical care interventions
• Deliver evidence-based clinical respiratory care, including CPAP/BiPAP, high?frequency ventilation, and aerosol therapy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, RTs, and allied health) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float within scope to meet facility needs based on experience
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow facility protocols, including emergency response and hurricane season (June–November) procedures
• Participate in scheduled holiday and weekend rotations

Advance your pediatric respiratory therapy career with this travel RT opportunity in Charleston, SC. Experience a supportive, innovative hospital environment while enjoying the cultural and coastal benefits of Charleston. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference for young patients—apply today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.