Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville, VA

Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia–join a pediatric respiratory care team serving neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents in a fast-paced children’s hospital setting.

Join a dynamic children’s hospital respiratory team in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, a welcoming university town known for its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, vibrant culture, and strong community feel. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity is ideal for a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who enjoys working in a collaborative environment across NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric units.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment
• Setting: Hospital-based children’s respiratory care
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents
• Work Environment: Multiple pediatric units, including NICU and PICU
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current RRT certification required
• Current BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before start date
• Experience in Level IV NICU care required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Must be comfortable floating within scope of practice as needed
• Experience with Epic preferred/required per facility guidelines
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across the children’s hospital, including NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics
• Perform and assist with advanced respiratory therapy procedures and treatments
• Operate specialized equipment, including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Support airway management, ventilation strategies, and patient stabilization
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members in a multidisciplinary care setting
• Deliver high-quality care with strong communication, critical thinking, and adaptability
• Participate in self-scheduling and maintain flexibility to meet unit needs
• Work rotating holiday coverage as scheduled

Apply now for this rewarding pediatric respiratory therapist travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional 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.