Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics
Location: Charleston, SC
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients

• Deliver respiratory therapy services in NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and general pediatric units

• Assist with airway management, including intubation assistance, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care

• Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)

• Perform and interpret arterial and capillary blood gases

• Administer respiratory medications via nebulizers, MDIs, aerosol masks, and tracheostomy delivery systems

• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory care as needed

• Assist with emergency response and trauma situations in pediatric settings

• Document patient care accurately and timely using Epic or other charting systems

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Float within scope of practice to meet unit or facility needs when required

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of respiratory therapy experience, including pediatric, neonatal, and infant care

• Experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, or similar pediatric settings

• Strong knowledge of ventilator management, airway devices, and pulmonary hygiene

• Experience with bronchoscopy, airway management, extubation, and suctioning preferred

• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend

• First-time travel RRTs accepted

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required

• State Respiratory Therapy License (or SC RCP if South Carolina) – Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required