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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatrics focus)
• 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: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Electronic health record system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends with a one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist - NICU with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Infant, Neonate, or Pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Technical Certification verification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure

• South Carolina RRT license must be active and in hand at time of start
• Pending state license accepted only if SC RRT license is obtained before start

Experience

• Pediatric respiratory care experience required
• First-time travel therapists accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering last 7 years including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and national checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required
• Clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses) submitted by Wednesday prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to units requiring it (not typical for RRTs in this role)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (vaccines or titers with boosters if needed)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination form
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local hires considered case-by-case
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.