Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

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

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

Position Details

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• 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

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience (RRT only, no CRT)
• Licensure: South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license required at start
• Certifications: Must have BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and NBRC (RRT) certifications at start
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this role
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must be willing to travel)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 396
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Important Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Must be able to complete all required orientation modules prior to start
• Must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation or complete declination forms as applicable

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years, including SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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
  • 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 or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccine not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety questionnaire
• Certifications: Must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules required before orientation
• Modules take approximately 4 hours for this location
• Must upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into OurDay platform
• Various signed agreements and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience, licensed in South Carolina, and holding all required certifications. The role requires flexibility to float within hospital areas, weekend work every other week, and compliance with comprehensive health, background, and facility-specific requirements.