Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Pediatrics/NICU

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call: Not required
Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Facility Overview

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Electronic health record system: Epic
• Parking available at a nominal cost during nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Night shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Holiday rotation included
• Every other weekend required
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks (guaranteed hours subject to this)
• Radius rule applies: 60 miles; local hires considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility in the U.S. (I-9 form and attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Annual background check covering last 7 years with multiple searches (SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, etc.)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RCP license
• Nursys verification if applicable
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low/negative titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low/negative titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exam required
• Orientation modules and facility-specific training must be completed prior to start
• Radiation badge may be required if working in areas with radiation exposure (not typical for this role)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation; consider this before accepting or extending assignments
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• All required documents and certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric NICU environment within a prestigious teaching hospital setting, requiring specialized pediatric respiratory care skills and certifications.