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

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 26-week travel respiratory therapy job in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming mix of scenic Blue Ridge views, historic charm, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and work.

Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours, with 48-hour scheduling options possible based on unit needs
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Setting: Children’s hospital with NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric respiratory care responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Current RRT credential required
• BLS and NRP required
• Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if temporary license can be obtained before start
• Epic experience required
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Competence with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a variety of pediatric healthcare settings

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care for patients in NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric units
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transport activity as needed
• Administer and monitor advanced respiratory therapies, including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, jet ventilation, and oscillatory ventilation
• Perform aerosol treatments, airway clearance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Assist with intubation, ABG interpretation, and ventilator management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient care
• Adapt to working across multiple pediatric units within the children’s hospital
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols and safety standards

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment 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.