Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,692 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Caribbean Blue scrubs

First-time travel considered

Housing stipends

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position in Florence, South Carolina. The role requires 2+ years of critical care experience, RRT certification, and state licensure, with responsibilities across multiple units and locations.

Responsibilities include ventilator and airway management, medication delivery, and possible bronchoscopy assistance, with hurricane-season emergency response duties as needed. Travel experience is required.

Qualifications

• Active RRT certification is required; CRT not accepted.
• SC Respiratory Care Provider license in hand at start.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS in hand at start.
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience.
• Epic EMR experience.
• Prior travel assignment experience.
• Ventilator management and airway management experience.
• NICU/pediatric critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, ED, NICU, and pediatric settings.
• Perform airway management, ventilator management, and medication delivery per orders.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and high-risk delivery procedures as needed.
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season.

Skills

Active RRT certification

Critical care experience

Ventilator management

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Basic EKG interpretation

Medication administration

Travel assignment experience

Epic EMR experience

Education

SC Respiratory Care Provider license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Florence, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of recent critical care experience and current state licensure.

Details

• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am
• Holiday rotation and every other weekend required
• Must be able to float to all areas of the hospital, including labor and delivery
• No on-call requirement
• Utilizes Epic EMR system
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Community hospital setting with Trauma Level I and II experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required; CRT not accepted
• SC Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license required in hand at time of start, if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required in hand at time of start
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Skilled in ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation/extubation assist, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
• Experience with ABG interpretation and basic EKG
• Experience with medication administration including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and nitric oxide (preferred)
• Experience assisting with high-risk deliveries and NICU/pediatric critical care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric settings
• Perform airway management, ventilator management, and medication delivery per physician orders
• Assist with bronchoscopy and high-risk delivery procedures as needed
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November, peak August-September)
• Caribbean Blue scrub color required
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers considered depending on qualifications
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration for approval based on facility needs
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-757255. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.