Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,739 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Columbia, South Carolina, starting 01/04/2027. The position involves 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. Employment type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to director
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample according to procedure guidelines
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent acute care experience (3 years preferred per requirements list)
• Current NBRC certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas
• RRT credential
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning assignment
• Physical demands: ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds when moving patients
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay & schedule

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Job ID: 1541856.