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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareCharlottesville, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$39.06
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $39.06/hour — 2% below the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia ($39.86/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.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia right now

  • 57 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia from 7 agencies, 22 of them in Charlottesville.
  • Pay in these listings: $37.71 – $76.11/hour, median $47.39/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Virginia: $39.86/hour ($82,909/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.06/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric & Neonatal Hospital Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia: join a respected pediatric and neonatal care team supporting NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics in a fast-paced children's hospital setting.

This 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a highly specialized hospital environment. Work alongside an interdisciplinary clinical team committed to excellent patient care on 12-hour night shifts.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Setting: Hospital / Children's Hospital / Pediatric & Neonatal Care
  • Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 — a welcoming community with scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic charm, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere.
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3x12 night shifts; 36 or 48 hours per week available; every other weekend required
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
  • Orientation: Included during onboarding
  • Work Environment: Multidisciplinary pediatric, neonatal, and critical care team

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
  • Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if temp eligibility is met before start
  • Experience in a Level IV NICU required
  • Cardiac PICU experience preferred
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACCS) preferred
  • Comfortable floating within scope of practice across all pediatric hospital units
  • Must be able to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
  • Flu vaccine required
  • Experience with Epic required unless otherwise noted by the job or unit description

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents across multiple hospital units
  • Support high-risk deliveries, NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric patients
  • Perform and assist with advanced respiratory therapies and ventilator management
  • Demonstrate competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A equipment
  • Deliver care in a multidisciplinary team environment with strong communication and critical thinking
  • Assist with airway management, intubation support, suctioning, ABG interpretation, and aerosol therapies as needed
  • Work scheduled night shifts, including every other weekend coverage
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit-specific protocols and safety standards

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, VA and join a compassionate pediatric healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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