Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric & NICU Travel Job in Charlottesville, VA

Join a rewarding travel Respiratory Therapist job in a leading children’s hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, providing critical respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. This Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity offers the chance to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced pediatric and NICU environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Specialty: RRT – NICU / Pediatric Critical Care
• Setting: Children’s Hospital
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Community Highlights: Scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, historic charm, and a thriving Virginia healthcare environment
• Schedule: Self-scheduling model; every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Additional Scheduling Note: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Experience in a Level IV NICU required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Active RRT credential required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Virginia respiratory therapy license required; pending license accepted if temporary licensure can be obtained before start
• Must already hold another state license to qualify for temporary licensure
• Competence with advanced respiratory equipment, including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively in a high-acuity pediatric setting

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for patients across NICU, PICU, acute care pediatrics, and high-risk delivery settings
• Support neonatal transports and inter-departmental patient care as needed
• Perform and assist with advanced respiratory therapies, including CPAP, HFNC, ventilator management, and airway support
• Manage aerosol therapies, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and high-risk deliveries
• Deliver care using specialized equipment and clinical judgment in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment
• Work across all units within the children’s hospital as needed, within scope of practice
• Contribute to a team-focused culture dedicated to exceptional patient care

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapist Opportunity?

• Work in a respected children’s hospital with a strong pediatric and NICU clinical focus
• Competitive weekly pay and a travel-friendly schedule
• Opportunity to grow your experience in NICU respiratory therapy and pediatric critical care
• Live and work in beautiful Charlottesville, VA, a vibrant healthcare community with scenic surroundings

Apply now to join this exceptional Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make a difference in pediatric and NICU patient care 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.