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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
$52.08
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500

This job pays about $52.08/hour — 31% above 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, 36 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 (RRT) Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a collaborative pediatric and neonatal care team in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located in the welcoming 22908 area, Charlottesville offers a vibrant community atmosphere, rich local culture, and convenient access to shops, dining, and everyday amenities. This Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job is ideal for an RRT who thrives in high-acuity hospital settings and enjoys providing expert respiratory care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.

Job Details

  • Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment
  • Setting: Hospital-based pediatric, neonatal, and acute care environment
  • Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Schedule: 4x12-hour day shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
  • Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
  • Orientation: Includes unit and specialty-specific training
  • Scheduling: Self-scheduling model with unit-based coordination

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • Current BLS and NRP certifications required
  • Virginia state licensure required; pending license may be accepted if obtained before start
  • Experience caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
  • Level IV NICU experience required
  • Cardiac PICU experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
  • Competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
  • ACCS preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery, and pediatric acute care settings
  • Support patients throughout the Children’s Hospital environment and float within scope as needed
  • Perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures and therapies
  • Interpret ABGs and respond to changing patient conditions with critical thinking
  • Manage ventilators and specialized equipment, including high-frequency ventilation systems
  • Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management
  • Deliver care for complex diagnoses such as respiratory distress, congenital conditions, and critical illness
  • Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to support excellent patient outcomes
  • Maintain a strong commitment to safety, communication, and high-quality patient care

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

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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