HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Florence, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Travel Respiratory Therapist – Days | Florence, SC
Start Date : ASAP | Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : 3x12s – Days
Setting : Acute Care Hospital
Location : Florence, South Carolina
Certifications Required : BLS, ACLS
Experience : 1-2 years recent hospital RT experience preferred
Position Overview :
Join a dynamic respiratory team in Florence, SC as a Travel Respiratory Therapist . In this vital role, you'll provide high-quality respiratory care, perform advanced procedures, and support patients across the continuum of care, including during transport. You’ll work in a fast-paced hospital environment, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities :
Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans
Administer physician-ordered therapies (invasive / non-invasive ventilation, oxygen, and aerosol therapies)
Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home discharge equipment
Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and pulmonary function testing
Assist with bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, trach care (including emergent / non-emergent trach tube insertions)
Conduct 12-lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and arterial blood gas sampling / interpretation
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and other respiratory equipment
Participate in emergency response including CPR, intubation, and ventilatory support setup
Document all care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the EMR
Report and communicate patient updates effectively during handoffs
Maintain equipment, supplies, and accurate charge entry for all services provided
Requirements :
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Active SC Respiratory Therapist license (or compact eligibility)
Current BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
Strong clinical knowledge in acute / critical respiratory therapy
Comfortable with ventilator management, emergent airway support, and multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay + travel stipend
Housing support if needed
Full support from a dedicated recruiter team
Great assignment for developing acute care experience or working in a travel-friendly location
Apply Today!
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #10944. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Physical Therapist
About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
Travel Physical Week • Florence, SC, United States