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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
Aug 20, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.08
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Start date
September 14, 2026

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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job – Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, supporting neonatal, pediatric, and acute care patients in a respected children's hospital setting. Charlottesville is known for its welcoming community, rich culture, and scenic Central Virginia setting, offering a rewarding place to live and work. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team and apply your RRT skills in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details

  • Setting: Hospital / Children's Hospital
  • Specialty: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
  • Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
  • Start Date: September 14, 2026
  • Location: Charlottesville, VA

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
  • Current BLS and NRP required
  • Virginia respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
  • Experience in Level IV NICU care required
  • Cardiac PICU experience preferred
  • ACCS preferred
  • Must be comfortable floating within scope of practice across all units of the children's hospital
  • Competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a hospital-based setting
  • Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
  • Perform respiratory therapy interventions including airway support, ventilation management, and aerosol treatments
  • Assist with intubation, extubation, and high-risk delivery attendance
  • Manage and monitor advanced respiratory equipment and therapies as needed
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support high-quality patient outcomes
  • Adapt to a self-scheduling environment while helping meet unit coverage needs

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric and neonatal respiratory care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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