Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Critical Care Travel Job in Charlottesville, VA

Located in the scenic Charlottesville, VA 22908 area, this opportunity places you in a welcoming community known for its beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views, charming historic atmosphere, and vibrant local dining and cultural scene. It’s a great setting for professionals looking to combine meaningful on-site work with an appealing place to live and explore.

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric critical care travel assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia. Join a highly respected children’s hospital and provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric units. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RRT who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare settings. Apply now and join a team delivering exceptional pediatric respiratory therapy care.

Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Setting: Pediatric hospital / children’s hospital with NICU, PICU, and acute care coverage
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Additional Notes: Self-scheduling model with manager guidance; vacation/time off must be disclosed before submission

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Current RRT certification required
• Current BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
• Must have an active license in another state to qualify for temporary licensure
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Experience in pediatric critical care, NICU, PICU, and high-risk deliveries strongly preferred
• Comfort working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team with strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Competency with Epic preferred/required per facility guidelines
• Must be proficient with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Flu vaccine required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents across multiple hospital units
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Assist with intubations, ventilator management, extubation, and advanced airway support
• Perform and interpret ABGs and provide skilled respiratory assessments
• Manage therapies such as HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation, and aerosol treatments
• Support neonatal transports and collaborate closely with the care team during critical situations
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene as needed
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality pediatric respiratory therapy while adapting to a variety of specialty care needs
• Float within scope of practice and contribute to coverage across all children’s hospital units as assigned

Ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapist career? Apply now for this pediatric critical care travel opportunity in Charlottesville, VA.

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.