Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult Emergency & Critical Care
Johns Island, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Johns Island, South Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Facility Type: Freestanding Emergency Room
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other weekend required, holidays as needed
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in a high acuity environment requiring ability to work in Adult ICU, Stepdown, and Floorcare units.
• Possible floating to like units.
• No on-call required.
• Experience with EPIC and Cerner preferred.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Parking is free.
• Scrub color: Caribbean blue.

Requirements

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year of adult critical care experience required.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Required certifications/licenses: BLS, RRT.
• Accepted certifications/licenses: NBRC and South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP).
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Radiation badge not required.
• SC RRT license must be active at time of assignment start.
• EPIC and Cerner experience preferred.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Must include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, 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.

Licensure & Certifications Verification

• Primary source verification of SC state license required.
• NURSYS verification required if applicable.
• Certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• ACLS, BLS, and other certifications as required by unit/job description.
• Must provide copies of all certifications.

Health & Safety Documents

• Physical exam updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or declination form.
• 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 titer, vaccination series, or declination.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours).
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system.
• Passport-style photo for badge.
• Proof of 2 clinical references.
• Employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers.

Additional Notes

• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Failure to complete required modules or provide documentation may result in delayed start or removal from assignment.
• Facility may require participation in emergency response during hurricane season (June-November).

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