Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment – Pediatric & Neonatal Care in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, Virginia supporting neonatal, pediatric, and critical care patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. Located in the vibrant Charlottesville area (22908), this opportunity offers a welcoming community and a great setting for your next travel assignment. Join a collaborative children’s hospital team and provide advanced respiratory care for NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment
• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric and neonatal respiratory care
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 4 night shifts per week, with every other weekend and every other holiday coverage expected
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Work Environment: Self-scheduling model with opportunities to work across all children’s hospital units
• Orientation: Includes onboarding and specialty-specific modules

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Current BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if in hand before the required deadline and eligible for temporary licensure
• Experience in Level IV NICU care required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Competency with advanced respiratory equipment, including Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across multiple hospital units
• Support high-risk deliveries, NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric patients
• Perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures and interventions
• Manage and monitor ventilatory support, including high-frequency and jet ventilation systems
• Deliver airway care, suctioning, aerosol therapy, CPAP/BiPAP support, and oxygen therapy as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Float within scope of practice to support unit needs across the children’s hospital
• Maintain professionalism and flexibility with rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Why Apply for This Respiratory Therapy Job?

• Opportunity to work in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in Charlottesville, VA
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic children’s hospital environment
• Travel assignment with competitive weekly estimated pay
• Supportive onboarding and specialty training
• Chance to grow your career in critical care respiratory therapy

Apply now to join this rewarding travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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.