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

Summary: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity in Florence, South Carolina (zip 29505). Join a hospital respiratory care team on a 13-week travel contract. Ideal candidates are Registered Respiratory Therapists with 1+ year of hospital experience and current BLS/ACLS. Competitive weekly pay and day shifts (3x12). Apply now to start ASAP.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 - $1,660
• Location: Florence, SC 29505 (Florence, South Carolina)
• Setting: Hospital – acute care / critical care / ICU support
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel / Allied Health / Travel RT job
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist certification; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital or acute care setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy hospital environment
• Strong communication, patient education, and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation, ventilator management, and critical care protocols

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care, including intensive respiratory support and safe patient transport
• Evaluate patients and develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans
• Explain treatments, tests, and respiratory equipment to patients and provide discharge education
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using ventilators, oxygen therapy, aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, and interpret chest x-rays as related to respiratory care
• Conduct 12-lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and pulmonary function testing
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and arterial blood gas sampling
• Operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment and ensure ventilator safety and effectiveness
• Document all pertinent patient information, communicate therapy effectiveness to physicians, and maintain accurate therapy charging
• Participate in shift-to-shift handoffs and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other assigned duties

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist roles
• Work in a supportive hospital respiratory department in Florence, SC — great for travel RTs seeking clinical growth
• Opportunity to gain experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care procedures
• Experience Florence, South Carolina’s welcoming community, vibrant local dining scene, beautiful parks, and unique attractions such as the Florence County Museum and Timrod Park while working a rewarding travel allied health job. The city offers a blend of Southern hospitality and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work during your assignment.

Ready to apply? Join our healthcare team today. Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position in Florence, SC (29505) and advance your respiratory therapy career.

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