
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Hospital NICU
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.47
- Weekly
- $2,285
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,820
- Start date
- 8/3/2026
This job pays about $63.47/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 106 of them in Richmond.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Hospital NICU Job in Richmond, VA 23226
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunities in Richmond, Virginia start here. We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital NICU setting in Richmond, VA 23226. This on-site respiratory therapy opportunity is ideal for a flexible, independent clinician with strong NICU and PICU respiratory care skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality neonatal and pediatric patient care. Located in Richmond's desirable 23226 area, this opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-established medical community with convenient access to charming neighborhoods, dining, and local attractions.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital NICU
- Location: Richmond, Virginia 23226
- Start Date: 8/3/2026
- Duration: 13-week travel assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2110-$2460
- Schedule: Days, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shift
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holiday
- Work Location: On-site in Richmond, Virginia
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- Strong NICU and PICU RRT experience required
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Current BLS certification
- Current NRP certification
- Current PALS certification
- Active Virginia respiratory therapist license required
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced NICU environment
- Strong collaboration skills and a flexible team-player mindset
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a hospital NICU setting
- Assess patient respiratory status and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support patient care plans
- Respond to changes in patient condition with timely clinical judgment and intervention
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards
- Support weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Richmond, Virginia, and join a healthcare team dedicated to excellent NICU and pediatric patient care.
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.
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