Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel NICU/Pediatric Assignment in Charlottesville, VA

Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Charlottesville, Virginia: Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal care team in a scenic community known for its historic charm and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity is ideal for an experienced RRT who thrives in high-acuity NICU jobs, PICU healthcare jobs, and pediatric hospital settings.

This travel assignment offers the chance to provide advanced respiratory therapy in a children’s hospital environment, supporting neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents. If you are ready to bring your respiratory care expertise to a collaborative, fast-paced clinical team, we encourage you to apply now.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU / Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
• Setting: Pediatric and neonatal hospital environment
• Location: Charlottesville, VA
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 4/12/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 – $1,940
• Schedule: Self-scheduling model; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Additional Scheduling Note: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Orientation: Completed during onboarding

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current RRT credential required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary authorization can be obtained before start
• Experience caring for Level IV NICU patients required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced pediatric healthcare environment
• Competence with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Flu vaccination required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Support patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatric units
• Perform and assist with respiratory procedures including intubation support, airway management, suctioning, and ventilator management
• Operate and manage specialized equipment, including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Deliver respiratory therapies such as CPAP, BIPAP, HFNC, aerosol treatments, and tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Float across all pediatric hospital units within scope of practice as needed
• Participate in a self-scheduling environment while helping support weekend and holiday coverage
• Maintain compliance with all clinical documentation, unit protocols, and required onboarding modules

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric and neonatal respiratory care.

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.