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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neonatal & Pediatric Critical Care in Charlottesville, Virginia

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career with a travel RRT opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, supporting neonates and pediatric patients in a high-acuity children's hospital. This assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU, PICU, and pediatric critical care expertise.

Join a specialized respiratory care team in a vibrant and scenic community known for its historic charm, cultural attractions, and access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Provide advanced respiratory care across a Level IV NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric units.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010–$2,160
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model, with every other weekend and every other holiday coverage expected
• Holiday Requirement: Must work two of the three winter holidays; time off around Christmas may not be approved
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Orientation: 16 hours

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience, including Level IV NICU experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Virginia respiratory care license required; candidates with a pending Virginia license may be considered if eligible for a temporary license before the start date and holding an active license in another state
• Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Strong competency in neonatal respiratory therapy, pediatric critical care, and high-risk delivery respiratory support
• Experience with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and 3100A high-frequency oscillatory ventilator
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary children's hospital team and float within scope of practice as needed
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACCS) certification preferred

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across the NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery areas, and acute care pediatric units
• Assess, monitor, and treat neonates and pediatric patients with complex respiratory conditions
• Manage conventional, high-frequency jet, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Support intubations, extubations, emergency airway management, and neonatal transports within the hospital
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and care for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including nitric oxide therapy
• Perform airway suctioning, tracheostomy care, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other specialists to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and contribute to safe, high-quality pediatric care

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a leading pediatric respiratory care environment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.