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

Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, VA: join a leading pediatric hospital team for a 13-week travel assignment providing advanced respiratory care in NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatrics.

Join a dynamic pediatric hospital team in Charlottesville, Virginia, where you’ll provide advanced respiratory care in a respected academic medical environment serving infants, children, and teens. This 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist assignment offers the opportunity to work across multiple high-acuity units, including NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatrics, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. Charlottesville is known for its welcoming university-town energy, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, and vibrant mix of culture, history, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Hospital / Pediatric Respiratory Care
• Setting: Children’s hospital within a major academic medical center
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Self-scheduling model; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current RRT certification required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary licensure can be obtained before start
• Must hold another state license to be eligible for temporary licensure, if needed
• Experience in Level IV NICU preferred
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Must be comfortable working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Must be competent with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccination not required

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory therapy services across NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric units
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transport needs as part of the care team
• Perform and assist with respiratory procedures including intubation support, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, airway management, suctioning, and ventilator management
• Deliver care for complex pediatric and neonatal respiratory conditions in a high-acuity setting
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, effective patient care
• Operate specialized respiratory equipment with confidence and clinical accuracy
• Float within scope of practice as needed to support hospital-wide patient care needs
• Participate in orientation, required modules, and unit-specific training

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional 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.