Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Columbia, SC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,151/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care700 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend; minimal call coverage (3 call shifts per 6-week period, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Highlights:
- Work in a Level III NICU and Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive pediatric critical care services
- Diverse patient population including neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents across NICU, PICU, and Pediatric ER
- Advanced procedures including neonatal intubation (VLBW), iNO administration, Heliox administration, and blood gas analysis
- Specialized equipment experience with Servo Ventilators, Sensormedics oscillators, Bunnell HFJV, and multiple high-flow systems
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment with respiratory services and rapid response teams
- Minimum 1-year EPIC EMR experience required
Requirements:
- Active South Carolina Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) license
- Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in pediatric/neonatal critical care settings
- Significant NICU and PICU experience in children's hospital environment strongly preferred
- Competency with neonatal resuscitation/stabilization and pediatric critical care protocols
- Must reside 50+ miles from facility (specific distance requirements apply based on role)
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity, multi-specialty pediatric and neonatal critical care environment where you'll utilize advanced respiratory interventions and cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to the region's most vulnerable young patients, from very low birth weight neonates to critically ill children. With comprehensive interdisciplinary support and opportunities to work across NICU, PICU, and Pediatric ER settings, this role provides exceptional professional growth and clinical diversity.
```Facility
Palmetto Health Richland

- Short Term Acute Care
- 700 beds
Employer
Revolution Healthcare Services
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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