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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

Typical pay

Median hourly (Virginia)
$39.86
Median weekly (40 h)
$1,594
Median yearly
$82,909

GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia pay a median of $39.86/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

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 (RRT) Travel Job – Pediatric & NICU Assignment in Charlottesville, VA

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 26-week travel respiratory therapy job in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming mix of scenic Blue Ridge views, historic charm, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and work.

Job Details

  • Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
  • Assignment Length: 26 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
  • Hours per Week: 36 hours, with 48-hour scheduling options possible based on unit needs
  • Scheduling: Self-scheduling model
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
  • Holiday Coverage: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
  • Setting: Children’s hospital with NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric respiratory care responsibilities

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Level IV NICU experience required
  • Current RRT credential required
  • BLS and NRP required
  • Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
  • Epic experience required
  • PALS preferred
  • ACCS preferred
  • Competence with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a variety of pediatric healthcare settings

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality respiratory care for patients in NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric units
  • Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transport activity as needed
  • Administer and monitor advanced respiratory therapies, including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, jet ventilation, and oscillatory ventilation
  • Perform aerosol treatments, airway clearance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
  • Assist with intubation, ABG interpretation, and ventilator management
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient care
  • Adapt to working across multiple pediatric units within the children’s hospital
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols and safety standards

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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