Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
RRT
Role Overview
- Registered Respiratory Therapist only.
- Travel/Contract assignment in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
- 36 hours per week.
- 13-week contract.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
- Experience with Epic.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Licensure
- Primary source verification of the state license is required.
- License must show no pending action.
- SC or compact license authorizing work in South Carolina must be listed.
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NBRC RRT or CRT is acceptable
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap is required for RRTs working in high-risk areas or floating to those areas.
Additional Notes
- Badge photo is required.
- Driver’s license or state ID is required to set up computer access and must be carried while on duty.
- E-Verify or attestation is required.
- Background check, drug testing, and health documentation are required before start.
- Online orientation modules and pre-assignment testing must be completed before start.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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