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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareGreenville, SCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Greenville, SC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$50.42
Weekly
$1,815
Yearly (full-time)
$94,380
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $50.42/hour — 35% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina ($37.38/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina right now

  • 32 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina from 6 agencies, 7 of them in Greenville.
  • Pay in these listings: $37.72 – $73.97/hour, median $48.43/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in South Carolina: $37.38/hour ($77,750/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($50.42/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Critical Care/NICU Travel Contract

Join a pediatric respiratory care team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Greenville, South Carolina. This on-site 13-week healthcare contract is ideal for an RRT with pediatric critical care, PICU, emergency department, and NICU experience who is passionate about caring for infants and children.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Location: Greenville, South Carolina
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 8, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,880
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
  • Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
  • Patient Population: Pediatric, PICU, NICU, and emergency department patients
  • Documentation System: Epic; at least 1 year of Epic experience required
  • Floating: May be required to support other qualified pediatric or respiratory care areas based on patient census

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and respiratory therapy license eligible for practice in South Carolina
  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
  • Recent experience in pediatric critical care, PICU, pediatrics, emergency department, and/or NICU settings
  • Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
  • Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
  • Experience with pediatric respiratory equipment and therapies, including high-flow nasal cannula, aerosol therapy, tracheostomy care, bag-mask ventilation, metered-dose inhalers, and respiratory medications
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate with respiratory services and interdisciplinary teams, and float to qualified areas when needed
  • Ability to meet assignment compliance requirements, including required influenza vaccination

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric, PICU, NICU, and emergency department patients
  • Assess respiratory status, administer prescribed therapies, and monitor patient response
  • Perform and support aerosol treatments, high-flow nasal cannula therapy, tracheostomy care, bag-mask ventilation, and other respiratory interventions
  • Assist with emergency respiratory management and provide age-appropriate care for infants and children
  • Document assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement effective respiratory care plans
  • Maintain equipment readiness and follow infection prevention, safety, and clinical practice standards
  • Provide coverage on scheduled weekends and support other qualified units or campuses when requested

Apply now for this Greenville, South Carolina travel respiratory therapist opportunity. Located in the scenic Upstate, Greenville offers a welcoming community, vibrant downtown, and convenient access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation—an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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