Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job – Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia

Bring your pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy expertise to a leading children’s hospital in Charlottesville, VA. This Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment offers the opportunity to support critically ill newborns, infants, and children while working with a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team in a respected academic medical setting.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia — a vibrant, scenic college town with a welcoming community, cultural attractions, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Assignment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist job
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810-$1,940
• Schedule Notes: Self-scheduling model; every other weekend and every other holiday required; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays; limited time off around Christmas
• Unit Setting: Children’s hospital coverage across NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics

Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• BLS and NRP required
• Active Virginia state license or pending license eligible to be in hand before start
• Experience in a Level IV NICU required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• ACCS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Epic experience required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work within scope of practice and adapt to changing unit needs

Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients
• Support patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics
• Perform and assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, jet ventilation, and HFOV
• Demonstrate competence with the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, effective care
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support high-risk deliveries as needed
• Float to appropriate units within scope of practice and contribute to the overall needs of the children’s hospital

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