Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbia, South Carolina
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

$1,739-2,038/week
Posted 2 hours ago
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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

  • Travel/Contract assignment in Columbia, South Carolina
  • Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
  • 36 hours per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Experience with Epic
  • Weekend coverage is required, with frequency varying but usually no more than every other weekend
  • Call is required for 36-hour contracts, with up to 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule
  • Driver’s license or state ID is required
  • E-Verify or attestation is required
  • Background check is required
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM search is required
  • HHS/OIG search is required
  • OFAC sanctions list search is required
  • Primary source verification of state license is required
  • BLS is required
  • ACLS is required
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement is required
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start is required
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray is required
  • Drug testing is required within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap is required for RRTs in high-risk areas

Preferred

  • Team player who works well with others
  • Limited RTO is preferred
  • Holidays are not guaranteed

Additional Notes

  • While on call for night shift, travelers are only on call from 4 PM to 8 PM, not the entire 12-hour shift
  • After 8 PM, the traveler is no longer on call and would not be called in

Facility

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

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    About Columbia, SC

    As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
    Cost of Living
    • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
    • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
    Weather
    • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
    • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
    • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
    Transportation
    • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
    • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
    Demographics
    • Diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
    • Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
    Things to Do
    • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
    • Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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