Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team in Charlottesville, VA, and bring your expertise to a high-acuity travel healthcare assignment supporting neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents. This Registered Respiratory Therapist job offers the opportunity to deliver advanced respiratory therapy in a collaborative hospital environment.

Overview

This day-shift travel Respiratory Therapist assignment is ideal for an experienced RRT who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is confident working across NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics. Make a meaningful impact while supporting a multidisciplinary team and providing exceptional patient care in one of Central Virginia’s most scenic and vibrant communities.

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: Up to 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00)
• Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week with self-scheduling
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to work up to 48 hours
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage
• Winter Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Location Highlight: Charlottesville offers a strong community feel, scenic Blue Ridge views, and easy access to outdoor recreation

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Active RRT credential required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if a temporary license can be obtained before start and another state license is held
• ACCS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Epic experience required unless otherwise noted
• Comfortable working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Competent in the use of both the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care in NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric settings
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports when needed
• Perform and assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and ventilator support
• Manage complex respiratory therapies including CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, jet ventilation, and HFOV
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while maintaining strong clinical judgment
• Float within scope of practice as needed across hospital units
• Follow established weekend and holiday scheduling expectations

Why Consider This Respiratory Therapy Travel Job?

• Opportunity to work in a rewarding pediatric and neonatal healthcare setting
• Competitive weekly pay for a travel respiratory therapist assignment
• Chance to expand your NICU and PICU clinical experience
• Supportive hospital environment with multidisciplinary collaboration
• Experience one of Virginia’s most desirable cities for healthcare professionals

Apply now to join this Charlottesville, Virginia respiratory therapy travel assignment and help deliver exceptional neonatal and pediatric respiratory 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.