Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbia, SC
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,944/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We are seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Care Services team at Prisma Health. The ideal candidate will provide respiratory care to adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients, including those requiring critical care and emergency respiratory support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy.
- Manage ventilators and assist with airway management.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation.
- Administer respiratory medications and nebulizer treatments.
- Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene.
- Assist with intubation, extubation, and ventilator weaning.
- Monitor patients and respond to respiratory emergencies.
- Maintain accurate patient records using Epic.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Active state license required.
- Epic experience required.
- Community hospital experience required.
- Previous travel experience is not required.
Employer
Prime Staffing
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At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
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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