Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Charleston, SC

Manage and support patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory and respiratory support, including ECMO, IABP, and ImpellaCare for complex cardiovascular ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, durable LVAD, and ECMO cases. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a large, Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma teaching facility with a diverse and complex adult patient population across nearly 200 beds, including two ICUs.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care (RRT/CRT)

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult critical care patients across ICU, step-down, and general acute care settings
• Manage and support patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory and respiratory support, including ECMO, IABP, and ImpellaCare for complex cardiovascular ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, durable LVAD, and ECMO cases
• Support medical-surgical ICU patients presenting with ARDS, septic shock, GI hemorrhage, pulmonary hypertension, and hematologic or oncologic emergencies
• Participate in emergency team activations as required
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be considered
• Active South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license must be in hand at time of start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of adult critical care respiratory therapy experience
• No first-time travelers accepted for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical patient populations, including transplant and mechanical circulatory support
• Familiarity with Epic charting system
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma, or teaching hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large, Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma teaching facility with a diverse and complex adult patient population across nearly 200 beds, including two ICUs
• Gain exposure to high-acuity specialty cases including cardiovascular surgery, heart and lung transplant, ECMO, and complex oncologic emergencies