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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• 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: Possible floating only to main hospital adult population within same policies and equipment; no floating to sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Population & Unit Highlights

• Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Unit: Adult critical care at a 200-bed tower including:

  • Cardiovascular ICU (21 beds) with postop cardiac, thoracic, complex vascular surgery patients, heart & lung transplant, durable LVAD, ECMO, IABP, Impella, complex cardiology cases
  • Medical-Surgical ICU (18 beds) with ARDS, septic shock, hematologic & oncologic emergencies, GI hemorrhage, pulmonary hypertension, perforated viscous
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7 years of residence/employment history, criminal, sex offender, national, and state-specific searches
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Primary source verification of all licenses and certifications
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test: N95 mask fit test within 90 days of start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccination series, or declination required
  • Annual flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• TB testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days; annual TB questionnaire required
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of online orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Submission of a clear, passport-style badge photo by Wednesday prior to start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• All requested documents and time-off requests must be submitted and approved prior to assignment start
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Additional Notes

• No radiation badge required for this position
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require participation in emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting or extending assignments
• Parking available with a one-time $20 pass; nights and weekends parking fees apply

This position is ideal for experienced adult critical care respiratory therapists with prior travel contract experience, holding current South Carolina licensure and required certifications, seeking a night shift travel assignment in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment.