NICU Respiratory Therapist in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,139/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.56
- Weekly
- $2,139
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,228
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.56/hour — 1% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 986 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 131 of them in Charlottesville.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $57.49/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
This 13-week travel assignment supports respiratory and neurodiagnostic services in Charlottesville. The role focuses on caring for critically ill children, including patients in a Level 4 NICU setting. Level 4 NICU experience is required, while cardiac PICU experience and the ACCS credential are preferred. The schedule follows a night-shift structure with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Travelers may work 36 or 48 hours per week, with self-scheduling coordinated with the manager.
Weather:
Expect crisp, comfortable days, cool evenings, and colorful seasonal scenery. The area is well suited for outdoor walks, scenic drives, and exploring local attractions between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Historic Downtown: Explore the pedestrian mall, local shops, restaurants, and galleries.
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Monticello: Visit Thomas Jefferson’s historic estate and enjoy panoramic countryside views.
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Take a day trip for scenic overlooks, hiking, and mountain scenery.
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Shenandoah National Park: Plan a day trip for trails, waterfalls, and wildlife viewing.
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Local Wineries: Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Virginia wines along the surrounding countryside.
Job Specifics:
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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