Local Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist - $56-59 per hour

American Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a CRT for a NICU Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics contract assignment.

Job Title: CRT NICU Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Location: Charleston, SC
Setting: Teaching Hospital / Level Trauma
Pay Range: $56.26 - $59.07 per hour
Schedule: Night, 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) (Note: Will work 3 nights per week with holiday rotation and every other weekend)
Contract Length: Discuss with Recruiter
Candidate Type: Traveler friendly – travel reimbursement available

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience as a CRT
• Qualified applicants MUST have CRT certification, BLS, PALS, NRP
• Epic experience preferred
• Valid South Carolina RRT license must be in hand at start
• Willingness to accommodate block schedule with prior approval
• Experience in Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant care
• On-call not required
• Experience with neuro diagnostics is a plus

Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

• Flexible Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans that work for you.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits.
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities:
As a healthcare professional in a hospital setting, you'll be instrumental in providing specialized respiratory care to neonates and pediatric patients, including neuro diagnostics support. Your responsibilities include:

• Administering pediatric and neonatal respiratory treatments as a CRT.
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress with precision and care.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal neuro and respiratory diagnostics outcomes.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey. American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.

American Medical Staffing Job ID #103038. Posted job title: NICU RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

About American Medical Staffing

American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!

· Benefits:

AMS offers an array of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings.

We offer a complete benefits package including  Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental.

From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money.

We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee:

• Scrubin – Uniform Discounts
• Working Advantage – unlimited access to thousands of exclusive discounts and special offers nationwide for theme parks, shows, tours, attractions, sports, concerts, hotels, rental cars, retail gift cards, movie tickets and much more
• Hotel Engine - Save up to 60% when booking hotel rooms, with access to more than 700,000 deeply discounted hotels worldwide.
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program, including fitness, nutrition and financial wellness
• Betterhelp - 1 month of free therapy, followed by a discounted rate for our Healthcare Professionals and their family members.
• Win Win Referral Bonus - $500 for you, and $500 for them!

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits