Travel CRT NICU - $2,259 per week
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU/Pediatric Cardiac unit at a teaching hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. The position involves providing respiratory care to neonatal, infant, and pediatric patients on a day shift schedule (3×12‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM). Assignment details: start date Oct 19, 2026, duration 13 weeks, 36 hours per week. Holiday rotation and every other weekend required; no on‑call requirements. Floating within scope may be required based on experience; floating to sister facilities not required. Scrub color is Caribbean Blue. During hurricane season (June–November) staff may be assigned to emergency response teams, and the facility may cancel up to one shift per two weeks. Candidates within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and may be accepted case‑by‑case. First‑time travelers are welcome; previous MUSC permanent or PRN staff must be separated from the system for one year before returning as a traveler. All RTO must be submitted at time of application. American Traveler Job ID #P‑748709.
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal, infant, and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU/Pediatric Cardiac unit.
- Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and care coordination.
- Perform airway management, suctioning, and extubation procedures.
- Participate in holiday rotation and work every other weekend.
- Potentially float within scope as needed based on experience.
- May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November).
Requirements
- Minimum 2‑3 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Specific experience with pediatric, neonatal, and infant populations.
- Current CRT certification.
- BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (AHA‑issued only).
- Valid South Carolina RCP license (must be in hand at start).
- Driver’s license and Social Security Number for consideration.
Qualifications
- RRT certification preferred.
- Experience in a teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma setting preferred.
- Bronchoscopy care experience preferred.
- Prior Epic EMR experience preferred.
Skills
- Airway management devices, suctioning, and extubation.
- Bronchoscopy care.
- Epic EMR navigation.
- Ability to work rotating holidays and every other weekend.