Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Johns Island, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Adult Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Johns Island, South Carolina
Facility Type: Freestanding Emergency Room (ER)
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Adult Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), including holidays as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Possible float to similar units (Adult ICU, Stepdown, Floorcare)
• Work Environment: High acuity adult critical care settings including ICU, Stepdown, and floor care
• Charting Systems: Epic (preferred), Cerner (preferred)
• Scrub Color: Caribbean blue
• Parking: Free

Requirements

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year of adult critical care experience required
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with BLS certification
• NBRC and South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) certifications accepted
• EPIC and Cerner experience preferred
• Radiation badge: Not required

Licensure

• South Carolina RRT license must be active and in hand at the time of assignment start
• Pending state licenses are not accepted

Scheduling & Other

• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Must include SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Other certifications as required by unit/job description (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, etc.)
• Certifications must not expire within 30 days of assignment start; renewals or scheduled courses required if close to expiration
• State license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs if applicable

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start
• Upload clear, passport-style photo for badge
• First Day Instructions and OurDay modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• Upload vaccination records (COVID and flu) into facility system

Employment History & References

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to comply with all facility policies and documentation requirements
• Facility may require participation in emergency response during hurricane season (June-November)
• Facility allows locals but with adjusted pay considerations
• Facility may call off shifts as needed but guarantees a minimum number of hours

This position is ideal for experienced adult RRTs with critical care background seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity emergency room setting in South Carolina.