Respiratory Therapist, Neuro Diagnostics
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required within scope to all hospital areas including labor and delivery
• Floating to Sister Facilities: No
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (must have recent critical care experience)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• License Required: South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license must be active at start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NBRC (RRT credential)
• All certifications must be current and in hand at time of start
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 396
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season Notice: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June - November), with peak activity in August and September. New or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety questionnaire
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required

Certifications Notes

• Certifications must be AHA or ARC approved where applicable
• No certifications expiring within 30 days of start will be accepted
• Chemo certification not required for this location
• IV Therapy certification required only for select LPNs if applicable

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) required prior to start
• Must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreements)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of recent critical care experience. The position requires multiple certifications and a South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider license. The role involves floating within the hospital, including labor and delivery areas, and working every other weekend on a 3x12 day shift schedule. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.