Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs – Pediatric, NICU & PICU Hospital Opportunity in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia for an experienced pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapist. Join a hospital-based multidisciplinary care team supporting neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a fast-paced critical care setting. Enjoy a rewarding travel healthcare job in a vibrant community near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Details

• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric, neonatal, and critical care respiratory therapy
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: 4×12-hour day schedule; every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy
• Orientation: Included during onboarding

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
• Must have another active state license to qualify for temporary licensure
• Experience in Level IV NICU care required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Must be comfortable with pediatric critical care, neonatal care, and high-risk deliveries
• Competence with advanced respiratory equipment, including Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy support across NICU, PICU, pediatric acute care, and high-risk delivery settings
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and airway management procedures
• Set up and manage aerosol therapies, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and ventilator support
• Perform neonatal transports and support critically ill pediatric patients as needed
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Deliver care for patients requiring tracheostomy support, bronchoscopy assistance, and pulmonary hygiene
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader healthcare team to provide safe, effective treatment
• Float within scope of practice to support multiple units within the children’s hospital
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply for This Charlottesville Respiratory Therapy Job?

• Opportunity to grow your career in pediatric, neonatal, and critical care respiratory therapy
• Work in a supportive hospital environment with a multidisciplinary team
• Explore Charlottesville, Virginia, known for its scenic beauty, history, and quality of life

Apply now to join this travel respiratory therapist job in Charlottesville, VA and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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.