Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job in Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Children's Hospital respiratory care team. This is a 52-week contract position working night shifts (3x12 hours) at 36 or 48 hours per week, with weekly pay of $2,576.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across all units of the Children's Hospital, including NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics
• Deliver competent care to neonates, infants, pediatric, and adolescent patient populations
• Operate specialized equipment including the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system

Requirements

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if temporary license obtained before start date (must hold another state license to qualify for temporary license)
• PALS and ACCS certifications preferred

Schedule

• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling model; manager will discuss during interview
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays; time off not available around Christmas

Start date: November 9, 2026. Duration: 364 days. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in pediatric respiratory care within a leading academic medical center.