Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric & NICU Travel Contract in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a leading children’s hospital in Charlottesville, VA as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing pediatric, NICU, and PICU respiratory care on a 13-week travel contract. This is a great opportunity for experienced respiratory therapists who thrive in critical care settings and want to make a meaningful impact on neonates, infants, and children.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, NICU, and PICU
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Openings: 3
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Orientation: Included during onboarding

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
• Must hold another state license to qualify for temporary licensure, if applicable
• Experience with pediatric critical care, NICU, and high-risk deliveries preferred
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team and a self-scheduling environment
• Must be competent with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Epic experience required unless otherwise noted

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents across children’s hospital units
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Deliver respiratory interventions including airway support, ventilator management, aerosol therapy, suctioning, and oxygen delivery
• Assist with intubations, neonatal transports, and emergency respiratory procedures as needed
• Operate and manage specialized equipment, including high-frequency ventilation systems
• Interpret ABGs and collaborate with the care team to adjust respiratory treatment plans
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Float within scope of practice and contribute to patient care across assigned units
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility policies and assignment requirements

Why Consider This Travel Respiratory Therapy Opportunity?

• Work in a respected pediatric healthcare setting
• Gain experience in NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatrics
• Enjoy a 13-week travel assignment in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia
• Collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team

Apply now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career and join a dynamic children’s hospital team in Charlottesville, VA.

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.