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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric & NICU Hospital Travel Job in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia for an experienced RRT supporting pediatric, NICU, and PICU respiratory care in a leading children's hospital setting.

Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team in Charlottesville, VA, a vibrant and highly livable university town known for its scenic beauty, welcoming community, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel respiratory therapy job offers the chance to support critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where advanced respiratory skills truly make a difference.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital / Children’s hospital environment
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
• Schedule Style: Self-scheduling model with unit leadership support

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Experience working with pediatric critical care and NICU populations
• Ability to work in high-risk deliveries, PICU, NICU, and acute care pediatric settings
• Current RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
• Another active state license required to qualify for temporary licensing
• ACCS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Flu vaccination required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across multiple hospital units
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and neonatal transports
• Operate and remain competent with specialized equipment, including Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Perform and interpret key respiratory procedures and therapies such as ABGs, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and aerosol treatments
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
• Work flexibly across all units within the children’s hospital as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all unit and facility policies

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, VA and take the next step in your pediatric respiratory therapy career.

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.