Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,837 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Greenville, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years Adult Critical Care experience and Trauma Level I background for a night shift assignment at a hospital in Greenville, SC.

Details

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Adult Critical Care work setting with Trauma Level I experience
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, subject to change as needed
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses may be required based on census needs
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
• Proficient in extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
• Experienced administering medications including albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Isuprel, lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, terbutaline sulfate, tobramycin, and Xopenex
• Experience with aerosol mask/trach setups, Medihaler, and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) delivery systems
• Experience with hand held, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Pending license not accepted; must have active RRT license in South Carolina in hand

Additional Information

• Deliver respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in a Trauma Level I hospital setting
• Collaborate with the critical care team to manage ventilator support, airway management, and medication delivery
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance requirements
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted subject to radius rule requirements
• Radius rule applies: night shift RRTs must be located 50+ miles from the contracted campus for eligibility, with full rate at 100+ miles

American Traveler Job ID #P-749091. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.