Registered Respiratory Therapist | Travel Contract - RRT 26-03680

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Travel Contract
Location: Greenville, SC 29605
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Block Scheduling: Not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in a fast-paced, acute care environment. The therapist will work primarily with adult and geriatric patients, delivering critical respiratory interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in adult critical care settings
• Perform procedures including extubation, airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory medications via various delivery systems (MDI, nebulizers, aerosol setups, trach collars, etc.)
• Manage oxygen therapy including high-flow nasal cannula and trach collar systems
• Operate and monitor ventilators, including BiPAP and CPAP
• Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Conduct pulmonary hygiene and collect sputum specimens
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams for patient care planning
• Float to other units or campuses as needed based on competency

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in South Carolina (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic charting experience

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Clinical Skills Required

• Adult critical care experience
• Airway management (nasal/oral airway placement, suctioning)
• Tracheostomy care and pulmonary hygiene
• Medication administration including bronchodilators, steroids, and specialty respiratory drugs
• Experience with aerosol delivery systems and nebulizers
• Ventilator management and oxygen therapy systems
• Proficiency with high-flow oxygen systems, CPAP, and BiPAP

Additional Details

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Call-off policy: Facility may cancel 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted (radius rules apply)
• All schedule requests must be submitted and approved at time of booking

Health & Compliance

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required
• Influenza Vaccination: Required (no exemptions)

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.