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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a collaborative pediatric and neonatal care team in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located in the welcoming 22908 area, Charlottesville offers a vibrant community atmosphere, rich local culture, and convenient access to shops, dining, and everyday amenities. This Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job is ideal for an RRT who thrives in high-acuity hospital settings and enjoys providing expert respiratory care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment
• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric, neonatal, and acute care environment
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Schedule: 4x12-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Orientation: Includes unit and specialty-specific training
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model with unit-based coordination

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Virginia state licensure required; pending license may be accepted if obtained before start
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Competency with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• ACCS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery, and pediatric acute care settings
• Support patients throughout the Children’s Hospital environment and float within scope as needed
• Perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures and therapies
• Interpret ABGs and respond to changing patient conditions with critical thinking
• Manage ventilators and specialized equipment, including high-frequency ventilation systems
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management
• Deliver care for complex diagnoses such as respiratory distress, congenital conditions, and critical illness
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to support excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, communication, and high-quality patient care

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