NICU Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatrics focus)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Type

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience (minimum 2 years)
• NICU experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AHA/AAP)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including multiple specific searches (SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required (Pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable)
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days prior to start (no instant tests)
• Annual TB questionnaire and negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style badge photo with solid light background, business casual or job-appropriate attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer/laptop, not a phone
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Notes

• Radiation badge not required for this position
• Prior travel experience is not required
• All required certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; expiring certifications must be renewed or have a course scheduled before start
• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded and verified prior to assignment start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric respiratory care environment within a prestigious teaching hospital setting. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts and meet all licensure and certification requirements specific to South Carolina.