Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

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

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7:30 AM), holidays as needed
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
Floating: May float between service lines and to sister facilities using the same equipment and policies

Job Description

• Adult Respiratory Therapist role in a high acuity environment
• Work settings include Adult ICU, Stepdown, and Floorcare
• Must have experience in adult critical care
• EPIC and Cerner experience preferred
• No on-call required
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• License: Current South Carolina RRT license required at time of start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
  • RRT credential required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as an RRT
  • Adult critical care experience required
  • First-time travelers NOT accepted
• Other:

  • Must be able to work in a high acuity adult care environment
  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation
• Level 1 Trauma center
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking available at night and weekends for a fee

Important Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation
• Fit testing with specific N95 masks required annually
• Radiation badge not required for this role
• Floating to other units/facilities may be required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history and multiple registries
• Verification of education and licensure (primary source verification required)
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules before starting
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge

Additional Notes for Candidates

• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not mandatory; declination form required if not vaccinated
• All required certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date
• Must provide proof of 2 clinical references
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Must complete all required competency exams and safety acknowledgments

This position is ideal for experienced adult critical care respiratory therapists seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with opportunities to float across units.