Respiratory Therapist Job in Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 364-day travel assignment. You will work night shifts on a 3x12 schedule, providing respiratory therapy services to adult and geriatric patient populations across multiple units.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage respiratory procedures including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, mechanical ventilation, intubation assist, extubation, bronchoscopy, and chest physiotherapy
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gas samples
• Administer inhaled medications such as albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Spiriva, racemic epinephrine, and inhaled steroids
• Manage tracheostomy care, fresh tracheostomies, endotracheal tubes, suctioning, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Support specialized therapies including Nitric Oxide (iNO) and Inhaled Flolan
• Float between sections as needed and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Current RRT certification and Virginia State License
• BLS certification
• 4 years of respiratory therapy experience (candidates with 2+ years may be considered)
• Adult Critical Care experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Epic charting system experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma Level I experience
• ACLS and ACCS certifications

Assignment Details:

• Location: Charlottesville, VA
• Shift: 3x12 nights
• Weekly pay: $2,197
• Duration: 364 days
• Start date: November 9, 2026
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required; must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• Time off around Christmas cannot be approved