Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract in Columbia, SC (29203). 13-week hospital assignment, night shift (3x12), Epic EMR experience required. Apply now for this Columbia, South Carolina respiratory therapist job.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Columbia, South Carolina. This 13-week travel contract in a hospital Respiratory Care Services department offers an excellent opportunity for travel respiratory therapists and RRTs seeking short-term assignments. Columbia (zip code 29203) is known for its vibrant community, rich history, and beautiful parks — a great place to work and explore during your assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbia, SC 29203 — South Carolina respiratory therapy jobs / Columbia healthcare
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Care Services (community hospital)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel RRT assignment)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 3, 2026
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30) — night shift respiratory therapist
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,520 – $1,640
• Call Requirements: Up to 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule (call from 4PM – 8PM only)
• Weekend Coverage: Required (frequency varies, usually not more than every other weekend)
• Orientation: 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — licensed RRT required
• Minimum 1 year of recent hospital experience as an RRT (community hospital experience required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with Epic EMR (minimum 1 year required)
• Experience with trauma level I or II preferred (critical care / ICU experience a plus)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to work weekends and accept scheduled call shifts
• Strong team player with excellent communication and clinical documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a hospital setting
• Perform a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures: aerosol therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation (IMV, SIMV, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC), arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, intubation assistance, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
• Respond to rapid response and emergency situations as a member of the interdisciplinary team (critical care and emergency support)
• Document all care accurately in Epic EMR — strong electronic charting skills required
• Float to other qualified units as needed based on census and hospital needs
• Participate in patient transport and interdisciplinary support activities
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, respiratory care protocols, and safety standards

Why Join This Respiratory Care Team?

• Short-term travel RRT contract in a supportive hospital environment
• Opportunity to broaden your clinical experience in a community hospital with trauma exposure
• Competitive weekly pay and clear schedule expectations for night shift RRTs

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Columbia, SC. Join our respiratory care team today and advance your career with meaningful, hands-on hospital experience in South Carolina.

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