Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Salem, Virginia

Emergency Department RN travel job in Salem, VA: Join a fast-paced ER team and bring your emergency nursing experience to a high-acuity, supportive clinical environment.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Salem, Virginia, and bring your ER expertise to a supportive, high-acuity environment. This travel nurse role offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population, work alongside a collaborative clinical team, and make a meaningful impact every shift. Salem is a welcoming community in the beautiful Roanoke Valley, offering a great blend of small-town charm, access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Room Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Schedule: Day shift coverage with weekend rotation
• Setting: On-site Emergency Department
• Location: Salem, VA 24153
• Environment: High-volume, fast-paced ER with a strong team-oriented culture

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2-3 years of recent Emergency Room nursing or Emergency Department RN experience
• Completed 2-3 travel assignments preferred for this travel nursing role
• Experience working in high-acuity, high-volume emergency settings
• Comfort with patient ratios around 4-6:1
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Preferred certifications: ENPC, NRP, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Strong communication skills and a calm, adaptable approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Perform rapid assessments and respond quickly to changing patient conditions
• Support critical interventions such as RSI, sepsis management, stroke protocols, and central line care
• Provide care for behavioral health and psych patients as needed
• Coordinate transfers and ensure safe handoff processes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, charge nurses, medics, and the broader care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and follow established ED workflows
• Contribute to a respectful, friendly, and team-focused unit culture

Apply now to join this Salem, Virginia nursing job and make an impact in a dynamic Emergency Department travel assignment.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #513631. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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