Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs – Pediatric/NICU Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA 22908. Join a dynamic pediatric hospital team providing respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery, and acute care pediatric settings.

We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel healthcare opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia. This assignment offers the chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team in a high-acuity pediatric environment while supporting patients across a variety of critical care units. Located in a scenic and welcoming area with easy access to the Blue Ridge region, this is an excellent opportunity for respiratory therapists who want meaningful work in pediatric healthcare jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: Nights, every other weekend required
• Unit Setting: Pediatric hospital with NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric coverage
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• License: Virginia respiratory therapy license required; pending license accepted if eligible for temporary licensure before start
• Certifications: RRT, BLS, and NRP required; PALS and ACCS preferred

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Experience in pediatric respiratory care, neonatal care, or pediatric critical care preferred
• Comfort working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare team environment
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and selected winter holidays as needed
• Competency with advanced respiratory equipment, including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Willingness to float within scope of practice across pediatric units

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across multiple pediatric units
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Perform and assist with advanced respiratory therapies, airway support, and ventilator management
• Operate specialized equipment such as the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, effective patient care
• Complete respiratory assessments, monitor patient response, and adjust interventions as clinically indicated
• Respond to changing patient needs with strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality pediatric healthcare

Apply now for this exciting pediatric respiratory therapist travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a team committed 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.