Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatrics/NICU)
• 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
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Infant patients

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and healthcare exclusion lists
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Driver’s License and Social Security Card: Copies required
• Work Eligibility: Attestation confirming US work eligibility and completed I-9 form

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Test: N95 mask fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or documented positive with chest x-ray follow-up
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted) during flu season
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Orientation & Training

• Modules: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before start
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and competency exams required; pediatric-specific exams preferred but regular exams accepted if no pediatric experience
• Safety Acknowledgement: HIPAA attestation required

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid parking required for nights and weekends with a one-time $20 pass fee
• Hurricane Season: June through November; staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on unit needs
• Radiation badge not required for this position
• Prior travel experience is not required for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric NICU environment with a reputable teaching hospital, supporting critical respiratory care for neonates and infants.