Registered Respiratory Therapist Job – Pediatric & Neonatal Hospital in Charlottesville, VA

Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, Virginia for an experienced RRT looking to provide advanced pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in a fast-paced children’s hospital. Join a collaborative care team supporting NICU, PICU, and high-risk deliveries in a respected Virginia healthcare setting. Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming Central Virginia community with convenient access to local amenities, making it a strong onsite setting for this important role.

Overview

This night-shift respiratory therapist role offers the opportunity to care for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents in a highly collaborative hospital environment. The ideal candidate brings strong critical-thinking skills, confidence in high-acuity care, and experience supporting respiratory needs across specialty units.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric and neonatal respiratory care
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours per Week: 36 hours, with the option for 48 hours depending on unit needs
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Schedule Style: Self-scheduling model with team support

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Current RRT certification required
• Current BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if a temporary license can be obtained before start
• Another active state license required to qualify for a temporary Virginia license
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Experience in pediatric critical care, NICU, or PICU strongly preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across the children’s hospital
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Assist with intubations, extubations, suctioning, airway management, and ventilator support
• Perform and interpret respiratory treatments, aerosol therapies, and blood gas analysis
• Operate advanced respiratory equipment, including high-frequency ventilation systems
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Respond to evolving patient needs with professionalism, accuracy, and a patient-first mindset
• Float within scope of practice as needed to support unit operations

Apply now to join a leading Virginia healthcare team in Charlottesville and advance your career in pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy.

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.