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

Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a dynamic children’s hospital where you’ll support neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric units. This Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assignment is ideal for a skilled clinician who thrives in fast-paced, team-based pediatric critical care.

Located in Charlottesville, VA, this travel healthcare job offers the chance to work in a welcoming university city known for its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic charm, and vibrant dining and outdoor recreation scene. If you’re looking for Virginia healthcare jobs that combine meaningful patient care with a rewarding travel assignment, this could be the right fit.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital / Children’s Hospital
• Assignment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Job
• Location: Charlottesville, VA
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 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
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Current RRT credential required
• Active BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start and another state license is held
• ACCS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Experience with pediatric critical care, NICU, PICU, and high-risk deliveries strongly preferred
• Competence with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills required
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, acute care pediatrics, and high-risk delivery settings
• Support neonatal transports and assist with emergency and critical care interventions
• Perform and manage therapies including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ventilator support, suctioning, and aerosol treatments
• Assist with intubation, extubation, bag-mask ventilation, and airway management
• Care for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including those with complex congenital cardiac conditions
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized equipment, including high-frequency ventilation systems
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver coordinated patient care
• Float within scope of practice as needed across children’s hospital units
• Participate in orientation, training modules, and unit-specific competencies

Apply now to join this pediatric respiratory therapy travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA and make a meaningful impact in children’s healthcare.

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.