Travel RRT Pediatrics - $2,257 per week

American Traveler; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and lI

401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support and access to in-house CL

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Travel Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position in Charleston, South Carolina, within a Level 4 NICU and Pediatric Cardiac unit.

Requires 2+ years pediatric and neonatal experience with RRT, BLS, PALS and NRP certifications; 3x12 night shifts, 36 hours per week, 13-week assignment starting Oct 12, 2026. Epic EMR preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• BLS, PALS and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years pediatric, neonatal and infant respiratory care experience.
• SC RRT license required if applicable; must be in hand at start.
• Epic charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric, neonatal, and infant patients in a Level 4 NICU and Pediatric Cardiac setting.
• Work 3x12 night shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with 36 hours per week and every other weekend.
• Possibly float within scope; not to sister facilities; prefer Epic EMR.

Skills

RRT

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Airway management

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of pediatric, neonatal, and infant experience for a night shift position in a Level 4 NICU and Pediatric Cardiac unit.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory therapy department including NICU Level 4 and Pediatric Cardiac patients
• 3x12 night shift schedule, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope may be required depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities
• Epic EMR preferred

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• NBRC and SC RCP (South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider) certifications accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric, neonatal, and infant respiratory care
• SC RRT license required if applicable; must be in hand at time of start
• Experience with airway management devices, suctioning, and extubation required
• Bronchoscopy care experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric, neonatal, and infant patients in a Level 4 NICU and Pediatric Cardiac setting
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Caribbean Blue scrub color required
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Block scheduling requests may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• 60-mile radius rule applies for local candidate determination
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of application for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-748716. 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 - Pediatric RT

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
• 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians

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