Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, VA | Children’s Hospital RRT Job

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, supporting neonates, pediatrics, and adolescents in a top children’s hospital setting. Charlottesville offers a welcoming community with scenic mountain views, a vibrant local culture, and a charming downtown area, making it a great place to live and work while making a meaningful impact every day.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Children’s hospital / acute care specialty environment
• Employment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to work 48 hours
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 4/12/2027

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapy license required; pending license accepted if in hand before start
• Experience in a Level IV NICU required
• Comfort working with neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patient populations
• Experience in cardiac PICU preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team
• Competence with advanced respiratory equipment, including Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across all units of the children’s hospital as needed
• Support NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric patients
• Perform and assist with intubation, extubation, suctioning, airway management, and ventilator support
• Set up and manage respiratory therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and aerosol treatments
• Interpret and respond to ABGs and other respiratory diagnostics
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to deliver high-quality patient care
• Use strong critical thinking and communication skills to support complex pediatric respiratory needs
• Work safely and efficiently within a self-scheduling, team-based environment

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Charlottesville, VA and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team 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.