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Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia
Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team in Charlottesville, VA, and bring your expertise to a high-acuity travel healthcare assignment supporting neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents. This Registered Respiratory Therapist job offers the opportunity to deliver advanced respiratory therapy in a collaborative hospital environment.
Overview
This day-shift travel Respiratory Therapist assignment is ideal for an experienced RRT who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is confident working across NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics. Make a meaningful impact while supporting a multidisciplinary team and providing exceptional patient care in one of Central Virginia's most scenic and vibrant communities.
Job Details
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU
Employment Type: Travel assignment
Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Contract Duration: Up to 26 weeks
Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week with self-scheduling
Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to work up to 48 hours
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage
Winter Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
Location Highlight: Charlottesville offers a strong community feel, scenic Blue Ridge views, and easy access to outdoor recreation
Job Requirements Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
Level IV NICU experience required
Cardiac PICU experience preferred
Active RRT credential required
BLS and NRP required
Virginia state respiratory therapist license required; pending license accepted if a temporary license can be obtained before start and another state license is held
ACCS preferred
PALS preferred
Epic experience required unless otherwise noted
Comfortable working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
Competent in the use of both the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
Responsibilities Provide advanced respiratory care in NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric settings
Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports when needed
Perform and assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and ventilator support
Manage complex respiratory therapies including CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, jet ventilation, and HFOV
Interpret arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while maintaining strong clinical judgment
Float within scope of practice as needed across hospital units
Follow established weekend and holiday scheduling expectations
Why Consider This Respiratory Therapy Travel Job? Opportunity to work in a rewarding pediatric and neonatal healthcare setting
Competitive weekly pay for a travel respiratory therapist assignment
Chance to expand your NICU and PICU clinical experience
Supportive hospital environment with multidisciplinary collaboration
Experience one of Virginia's most desirable cities for healthcare professionals
Apply now to join this Charlottesville, Virginia respiratory therapy travel assignment and help deliver exceptional neonatal and pediatric 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.
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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