Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics RRT
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT / Pediatrics)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Facility Type: Teaching Hospital, Magnet, Level 1 Trauma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Pediatrics focus
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Certifications required:

  • RRT certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Licenses accepted: NBRC and South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license
• South Carolina RRT license must be active and in hand at start
• Epic charting experience preferred

Facility Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Paid parking for nights and weekends (one-time pass fee)

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on unit needs

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• State-specific searches (South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only; required for some units but not pediatric units
• BLS – AHA or ARC only; required for all clinical staff
• PALS – Required for all pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• NRP – Must be through AHA/AAP; full eCard with QR code required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for Labor & Delivery; preferred for Mother/Baby; not required for NICU
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color Blind Testing – Required prior to start
• Competency exams – Required; pediatric OR competency preferred for pediatric OR candidates

Health & Safety Requirements

• 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 prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Sterile Processing Techs require additional physical assessment and lab panels

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for RRT)
• Compliance with facility-specific safety and orientation protocols

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric teaching hospital with a focus on respiratory care. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.