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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/NICU Night Shift Travel Contract

Join a pediatric respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Greenville, South Carolina. This 13-week night shift travel contract supports pediatric floors, the PICU, emergency services, and the NICU while offering the opportunity to use your critical care expertise in a collaborative clinical environment.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Greenville, South Carolina
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 8, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,880
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
  • Healthcare Setting: Pediatric respiratory care across pediatric floors, PICU, emergency services, and NICU
  • Documentation System: EPIC; at least 1 year of EPIC experience required
  • Additional Expectations: Floating may be required to qualified units or campuses based on patient census and demonstrated competencies

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist license or credential eligible for practice in South Carolina
  • Current RRT credential
  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience; pediatric critical care experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in emergency, pediatric, and pediatric critical care settings
  • Clinical experience caring for pediatric, NICU, PICU, and emergency department patients
  • Current BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications
  • Proficiency with EPIC clinical documentation
  • Availability for night shifts and every-other-weekend coverage
  • Ability to float to qualified areas and perform only procedures supported by documented competencies

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients across inpatient, critical care, emergency, and neonatal settings
  • Assess, monitor, and support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
  • Set up and manage aerosol treatments, nebulized medications, metered-dose inhalers, tracheostomy collars, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
  • Perform and interpret respiratory assessments, including capillary blood gas collection and apnea monitoring as indicated
  • Provide airway support using bag-and-mask ventilation and other appropriate respiratory interventions
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary respiratory services staff to develop and adjust patient care plans
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and clinical changes accurately in EPIC
  • Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and support safe care transitions
  • Maintain compliance with clinical, safety, documentation, and competency standards

Located in South Carolina’s welcoming Upstate region, Greenville offers a vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation, and access to beautiful parks and trails. Apply now for this pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Greenville, SC.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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