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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night travel contract in Columbia, SC 29203. Seeking an experienced pediatric/NICU RRT for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job at a leading children’s hospital (Level III NICU, Level I Trauma Center).

Columbia, South Carolina is a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, rich history, and thriving arts scene. Home to beautiful parks, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, Columbia offers an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Enjoy a blend of urban amenities and Southern charm while advancing your career in this dynamic city.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Location: Columbia, SC 29203 (Columbia, South Carolina)
• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Respiratory Care
• Setting: Children's Hospital Respiratory Care – NICU, PICU, Pediatrics
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: Three call shifts in a 6-week period (5pm – 8pm)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapist experience in a children’s hospital NICU and PICU (pediatric respiratory therapist)
• Current CRT or RRT license in South Carolina
• Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• At least 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to float to qualified units as needed; strong teamwork and communication skills for interdisciplinary pediatric care

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care for neonates, infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, and pediatric medical/surgical units
• Perform neonatal and pediatric intubation (including VLBW neonates), extubation, advanced airway management, and ventilator management
• Assist with neonatal and pediatric resuscitation and stabilization as part of Rapid Response and code teams
• Administer and manage inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), Heliox, and advanced respiratory support devices (Servo ventilators, Sensormedics 3100A/B, Bunnell HFJV, V60 BiPAP, Precision Flow/Vapotherm, Optiflow Junior, Metaneb, Cough Assist, Nitric Oxide Vero/iNOVent)
• Collect respiratory specimens, perform blood gas draws and analysis, and document findings in EPIC EMR according to protocols
• Follow established clinical protocols and collaborate with Respiratory Services, Neonatology, Pediatrics, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize pediatric patient outcomes
• Complete required pre-assignment testing and orientation modules (up to 16 hours reimbursed)

This travel respiratory therapist role is ideal for an RRT with strong pediatric/NICU experience seeking travel respiratory therapist jobs in South Carolina. Join our children’s hospital respiratory care team and make a meaningful impact on neonatal and pediatric critical care.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Columbia, SC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your respiratory care career in pediatric and neonatal critical care.

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