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

Job Opportunity: CRT NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy in Pediatrics / NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• 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

Required Qualifications

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

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 national and state criminal checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Clinical references: proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates 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
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted) during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Annual TB questionnaire

Facility & Orientation

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Night and weekend parking available for a one-time fee
• Orientation modules and first day instructions provided; must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation
• Radiation badge not required for this position
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed

This position welcomes first-time travel therapists.