Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerColumbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosition ID: P-772079Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z$1,836.60/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift hospital position requiring RRT certification and 1+ years of recent experience.DetailsRespiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit in a hospital settingNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AMWeekend rotation required, typically no more than every other weekendOn-call requirements may apply, up to 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule with on-call hours limited to 4PM-8PM on night shiftFloating to other units or campuses may be required based on census needs, limited to units where competencies have been demonstratedEpic EMR usedRequirementsActive RRT certification requiredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredState license required if applicableMinimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience requiredCommunity hospital experience requiredTeaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferredMinimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR requiredSkilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, IMV, and SIMVExperience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy careExperience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gasesExperience caring for patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and ECMOAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care to adult critical care and emergency department patientsAdminister medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other delivery systemsPerform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and suctioning proceduresParticipate in patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transportTroubleshoot ventilator alarms and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilationOrientation held weekly on Mondays with annual compliance requirementsRTO should be limited and holidays are not guaranteedFirst-time travelers will be consideredRadius requirements apply based on specialty and shift; RRT night shift travelers must be 50+ miles from the contracted campus to be eligibleHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12