Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,142 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel) - Richmond, VA 23226

Travel RN opportunity in Richmond, Virginia: join a fast-paced Emergency Department team and provide high-acuity patient care in a busy community hospital setting.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Richmond, Virginia, a historic and energetic city known for its riverfront scenery, growing arts scene, and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation. This travel nurse job is ideal for a confident, compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity environments and enjoys caring for patients across the lifespan.

In this Emergency Department nursing role, you will provide direct patient care in a busy ED, supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs from non-urgent concerns to life-threatening emergencies. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, stabilize, and coordinate care while helping deliver a safe, efficient, and positive patient experience.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Richmond, VA 23226
• Setting: Emergency Department / Acute Care
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Contract Length: 18 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Conscious sedation experience required
• EKG exam must be passed at orientation
• EPIC experience preferred
• CPI / de-escalation training required
• Ability to provide care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics and adolescents
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a high-volume, high-acuity healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff
• Support triage, stabilization, resuscitation, and crisis intervention as needed
• Provide emergency nursing care for medical, trauma, pediatric, geriatric, and behavioral health patients
• Use emergency equipment and technology effectively, including monitoring and airway support tools
• Document patient care accurately and maintain a safe, organized care environment
• Promote patient safety, de-escalation, and compassionate communication
• Work collaboratively during high-volume periods, shift changes, and emergency situations

Apply now to join this Richmond, VA travel nursing opportunity and make an impact in a dynamic Emergency Department healthcare team.

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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 #511839. 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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