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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care in Charlottesville, VA

Explore a travel respiratory therapist job in Charlottesville, Virginia, caring for neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level IV NICU, PICU, and high-risk delivery setting. Join a collaborative respiratory care team at a leading children's hospital and gain valuable experience in pediatric and neonatal critical care. Charlottesville offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, vibrant cultural attractions, and easy access to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010–$2,160
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Assignment Duration: 52 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 36- or 48-hour weekly options may be available
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model, with every other weekend and every other holiday coverage expected
• Holiday Coverage: Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Healthcare Setting: Children's hospital with Level IV NICU and pediatric intensive care services
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, including Level IV NICU experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Active Virginia respiratory therapist license; a pending license may be considered if an eligible temporary license is obtained before the start date
• Current PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Demonstrated competence with neonatal and pediatric critical-care respiratory equipment, including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to float within the respiratory therapy scope of practice as needed
• Epic experience required unless otherwise waived for the assignment

Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across the NICU, PICU, acute-care pediatric units, and high-risk delivery areas
• Assess and manage neonatal and pediatric patients experiencing respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and complex cardiopulmonary conditions
• Operate and manage conventional, high-frequency jet, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, high-risk deliveries, neonatal transports, and emergency airway management
• Manage CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, nitric oxide, tracheostomies, airway suctioning, aerosol therapies, and pulmonary hygiene treatments
• Interpret arterial blood gases and collaborate with providers to adjust respiratory support plans
• Support patients with complex congenital heart disease and other critical pediatric diagnoses
• Partner with nurses, physicians, and other specialists to deliver safe, coordinated, family-centered care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and advance your pediatric and neonatal critical-care experience.

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.