Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric & Neonatal Travel Contract in Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, VA — Join a highly specialized children’s hospital team and make a meaningful impact in NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics. Charlottesville, Virginia (22908) offers a welcoming setting for your next travel assignment, with a location that supports both professional growth and day-to-day convenience. This pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy contract offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while supporting some of the most vulnerable patients.

If you are a confident, adaptable respiratory therapist who thrives in fast-paced pediatric healthcare and neonatal care settings, this travel RRT assignment is a rewarding opportunity to grow your clinical skills while delivering exceptional patient care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Contract
• Specialty: Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to work 48 hours
• Schedule: Night shift, self-scheduling model, every other weekend, every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS and NRP required
• ACCS preferred
• Virginia respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents preferred
• Strong clinical documentation skills and Epic experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary pediatric hospital environment
• Must be competent with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric units
• Assist with neonatal transports and support critical interventions across the children’s hospital
• Perform and support advanced respiratory procedures, including intubation assistance, extubation, ABG interpretation, and ventilator management
• Set up and manage aerosol therapies, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, trach care, and other respiratory modalities
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory services in a team-based care model
• Respond quickly and effectively to changing patient needs in a high-acuity pediatric and neonatal environment
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while maintaining strong communication and critical thinking
• Float within scope of practice as needed to support all areas of the children’s hospital

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

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.