Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (Neuro Diagnostics)
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy, Pediatrics
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (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

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant experience required)
• NICU Level: Experience in Level 4 NICU required
• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Licensure: South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license required at time of start (pending state license accepted only if SC RRT license is in hand at start)
• Preferred: Epic electronic health record experience

Additional Requirements

• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Schedule: Possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: Not required for pediatric units
• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC certification)
• PALS: Required for all pediatric units
• NRP: Must be through AHA/AAP with full eCard and QR code
• TNCC: Not required for ER RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Competency Exam: Required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually
• Fit test: N95 mask fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 vaccines: Highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Verification

• Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence and employment
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• State-specific searches including South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers list
• NURSYS verification for licensure as applicable

Documentation & Onboarding

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination records or declination forms into facility system
• Completion of required competency exams and safety acknowledgments prior to start

Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with prior approval
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at time of start (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)

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