Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist — Travel Contract | Greenville, SC

Shift: Nights, 3×12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: October 26, 2026

Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics

This fast-paced respiratory therapy role supports a full range of adult respiratory modalities, including ventilator management, treatments, and patient transport. You'll work alongside interdisciplinary teams — including rapid response — delivering high-acuity respiratory care.

Clinical Scope & Required Skills:

• Adult critical care, mechanical ventilation management, and weaning
• Extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
• BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Aerosol medication delivery via mask, trach setup, MDI, medihaler, handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
• Administration of a broad range of inhaled medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, racemic epinephrine, and tobramycin

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult critical care
• Active RRT license in South Carolina (must be in hand — no pending licenses)
• ACLS and BLS required
• High-acuity trauma respiratory experience required
• Electronic health record proficiency: minimum 1 year of experience required
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted

Scheduling Details:

• Every other weekend (subject to change)
• Floating to qualified units or campuses may be required based on census
• Orientation: 36 hours (scheduled Mondays)
• First-time travelers welcome

All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of booking for facility approval.