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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbia, South Carolina
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

$1,739-2,032/week

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RRT - Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30 Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Role Details

Registered Respiratory Therapist only.
Weekends are required. Frequency varies but is usually no more than every other weekend.
Time off requests are limited, and holidays are not guaranteed.
Seeking a team player who works well with others.

On-Call Requirements (36-Hour Contracts)

Up to 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule, or up to 4 call shifts per 13-week contract.
No more than one call shift in any given week.
On-call hours for night shift are 4 PM to 8 PM only, not the full 12-hour shift. Travelers are not called in after 8 PM.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina.
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience.
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
Experience with Epic.

Conditional Certifications

Certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH Stroke, and MAB or CPI (only one of MAB or CPI is needed) apply only if the unit description requires them. Confirm with the recruiter.

Preferred

Tech Cert card (strongly preferred; upload if available).

Exclusions and Notes

Housing is not mentioned in the source.
Prior travel experience is not stated as required.
No specific years of specialty experience are stated.

Facility

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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