Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) with holiday rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Must be able to float within scope to all hospital areas, including labor and delivery
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers: Not accepted (must have prior experience)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT only) within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work within a 60-mile radius; local candidates are not accepted
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• No block scheduling accommodations available

Compliance and Documentation

• Proof of work eligibility and completed I-9 form required
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Annual background check including multiple searches (SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, etc.)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; T-spot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; if declined, a vaccination declination form must be completed
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Respirator medical clearance required annually via virtual questionnaire

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Various signed acknowledgments and agreements required prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Job Description acknowledgment)
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Free parking available

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for possible emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June - November)
• Radiation badge is not required for this position
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers required unless waived for this location

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with recent critical care background seeking a night shift travel contract in South Carolina.