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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics (RRT-NICU)

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Holiday rotation required
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope may be required depending on experience

Facility Type

• Teaching hospital
• Magnet status
• Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Electronic health record system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• NBRC certification for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric, neonate, and infant patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Clinical Requirements & Competencies

• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• Fit testing for N95 masks required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 respirators (specific approved models)
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if prior positive
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Social Security card and driver’s license copies required
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US

Documentation and Onboarding

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload vaccination records (COVID and flu) into facility system prior to start
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on unit needs
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours subject to this allowance

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local hires considered case-by-case
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation
• Parking available with a one-time fee for nights and weekends

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.