Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job – Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, supporting neonatal, pediatric, and acute care patients in a respected children’s hospital setting. Charlottesville is known for its welcoming community, rich culture, and scenic Central Virginia setting, offering a rewarding place to live and work. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team and apply your RRT skills in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details

• Setting: Hospital / Children’s Hospital
• Specialty: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Location: Charlottesville, VA

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Current BLS and NRP required
• Virginia respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
• Experience in Level IV NICU care required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Must be comfortable floating within scope of practice across all units of the children’s hospital
• Competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a hospital-based setting
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Perform respiratory therapy interventions including airway support, ventilation management, and aerosol treatments
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and high-risk delivery attendance
• Manage and monitor advanced respiratory equipment and therapies as needed
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Adapt to a self-scheduling environment while helping meet unit coverage needs

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric and neonatal 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.