Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,095 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a VA or compact license and prior travel experience for a night shift contract.

Details

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric general Emergency Department
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing up to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke patients assigned 1:1 until admitted or through the tPA treatment window
• STEMI and cardiac arrest patients assigned 1:1
• No psychiatric patients cared for in this unit
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• Minimum of 3 years Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in Epic required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (AHA only for BLS, ACLS, PALS)
• CPI certification preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and procedural sedation preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with CVA, neuro-trauma, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience in Level I or II Trauma Center, STEMI certified, and Stroke certified facilities preferred
• Experience with gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, pediatric head injury, and near drowning preferred
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Triage and ortho trauma experience preferred
• No prior license or background check hits permitted
• Must pass fit testing (PAPR cannot be accommodated)
• Must pass EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, single attempt, no remediation
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute, trauma, and medical emergencies
• First 1-2 orientation shifts include POC initiation, cardiac rhythm test, and Epic review, followed by up to 3 orientation shifts total
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required (billable)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Facility is located in the Coastal Virginia region near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering outdoor recreational opportunities

American Traveler Job ID #P-776573. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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