Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist Needed

We're hiring an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for a hospital in Anderson, SC. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment and care for patients with breathing disorders. Responsibilities include delivering intensive respiratory care, patient transport, operating ventilatory equipment, performing arterial punctures, tracheostomy care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition, pulmonary function studies, assisting with bronchoscopic and chest tube procedures, mechanical ventilator setup and management, equipment maintenance support, documentation of treatments and patient responses, and participation in shift handoffs and interdisciplinary communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory care license in good standing.
• One year experience as an RRT.
• BLS certification.
• Experience operating and managing mechanical ventilators and providing invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Experience with arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Experience performing tracheostomy care and endotracheal intubation or assisting with intubation.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience with bronchoscopy and chest tube support preferred.
• Prior experience with capnography and pulmonary function testing preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 3x12.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits begin on day one for eligible travel assignments.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

As a health professional with this recruiting program, you gain flexibility and stability while contributing to patient care across communities. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts with support for relocation and career planning.

Anderson, SC is near Lake Hartwell and downtown Anderson's arts and entertainment district. The area offers access to Lake Hartwell within a 20–30 minute drive for boating and fishing, and downtown Anderson provides restaurants, the Anderson Civic Center, and local music venues within a short commute. Outdoor recreation options include the nearby Clemson Experimental Forest and several public parks within 15–25 minutes. The region supports a suburban lifestyle with easy access to I‑85 and regional transit connections for commuting to Greenville or other Upstate destinations.

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.