Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT / Pediatrics)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Night and weekend parking available for a one-time fee

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of NICU experience, 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 work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including national and state criminal searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification is pending
• Clinical references: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology competency
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • 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 proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style badge photo required before start date

Work Conditions & Additional Information

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric and neonatal experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.