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

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Pediatrics

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatrics, Neonate, Infant)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience (minimum 2 years)
• NICU respiratory therapy experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Certifications required:

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

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Teaching hospital, Magnet status, Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Paid parking for nights and weekends with a one-time $20 pass fee

Scheduling and Hours

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for facility to call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local hires considered case-by-case

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• COVID-19 vaccines are highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (August 1 – March 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Fit testing for N95 masks required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed I-9 form and work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering last 7 years with multiple searches (criminal, sex offender, national, etc.)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC respiratory license
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test documentation for N95 respirators (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Passport-style badge photo with solid light background required before start

Additional Information

• All required documents and certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date
• Facility may deny start if documentation or certifications are incomplete or expired
• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures, including emergency preparedness during hurricane season

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on neonatal and pediatric care.