Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Night Shift in Charlottesville, Virginia

Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Charlottesville, VA: Join a pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team supporting NICU, PICU, and acute care patients on night shift.

Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity places you in a respected children’s hospital environment where you’ll support patients across the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics. Charlottesville offers a welcoming community with the energy of a vibrant college town, scenic surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment
• Assignment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 4/12/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to work 48 hours as needed
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 19:00 – 07:00
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Setting: Pediatric and neonatal hospital environment serving NICU, PICU, and acute care pediatric patients

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if a temporary license can be obtained before start
• Candidates must hold another state license to be eligible for temporary licensure
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Experience in pediatric critical care and neonatal respiratory support strongly preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills
• Competency with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Support patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery areas, and acute care pediatric settings
• Manage advanced respiratory therapies, including HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, jet ventilation, and HFOV
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway support, suctioning, and aerosol therapies
• Interpret ABGs and support treatment planning in collaboration with the care team
• Provide tracheostomy care, ventilator support, and transport assistance as needed
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, effective care
• Float throughout the children’s hospital units within scope of practice

Location Highlights

Charlottesville, Virginia offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, with a strong sense of community, beautiful scenery, and plenty to explore during your time off. The 22908 area combines the convenience of city access with a welcoming local feel, making it an appealing destination for a travel respiratory therapist assignment in Virginia.

Apply now to join a leading pediatric healthcare team and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career in Charlottesville, VA.

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.