Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job in Charlottesville, VA – Pediatric Hospital Assignment

Take your respiratory therapy career to Charlottesville, Virginia, with this rewarding Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in a high-acuity pediatric hospital setting. This assignment is ideal for an experienced RRT seeking travel respiratory therapist jobs with hands-on experience in NICU, PICU, and high-risk delivery care.

Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming community atmosphere with scenic surroundings, a vibrant local culture, and a charming setting that makes it a great place to live and work.

Join a multidisciplinary children’s healthcare team and provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. You’ll work with specialized equipment and support critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise makes a meaningful difference every day.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Start Date: 11/9/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model with manager guidance
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Additional Notes: Time off around Christmas is not available for approval

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Experience in pediatric critical care, NICU, PICU, or high-risk delivery support preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapy license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
• Another active state license required to qualify for temporary licensure
• ACCS preferred
• Competence with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to float within scope of practice as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Support respiratory management in the NICU, PICU, acute care pediatrics, and high-risk deliveries
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway support, and ventilator management
• Operate and monitor specialized respiratory equipment, including jet ventilation and HFOV systems
• Perform and support therapy interventions such as CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, suctioning, aerosol treatments, and pulmonary hygiene
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care
• Document care accurately and follow unit protocols and hospital standards
• Adapt to varying patient needs across all units of the children’s hospital

Apply now to join this Charlottesville, VA pediatric healthcare team and take on a rewarding travel respiratory therapist opportunity 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.