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 Petersburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Petersburg, Virginia

Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel job in Petersburg, VA for a skilled RN ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity ED setting. Join a collaborative emergency care team serving patients across the lifespan while gaining valuable Virginia nursing experience near the greater Richmond region.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Assignment / Travel Nurse Contract
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Pattern: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room Nursing

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of registered nurse (RN) experience required
• Recent Emergency Department, Emergency Room, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS and PALS preferred at hire; must be obtained prior to direct patient care and within 6 months of hire
• TNCC required
• CPI De-escalation Training required
• EPIC charting experience strongly preferred, with proficiency within the last year
• Copy of nursing diploma required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for emergency patients across the lifespan
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, stabilization, and ongoing reassessment in a high-intensity emergency department environment
• Collaborate closely with physicians, ED techs, EMS, and the broader interprofessional care team to support timely patient flow and safe outcomes
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and established emergency care protocols
• Care for patients presenting with trauma, stroke symptoms, STEMI, behavioral health needs, pediatric concerns, and other emergent conditions
• Support crisis intervention, resuscitation efforts, and emergency management activities as needed
• Use emergency equipment and clinical technology effectively, including monitoring systems, ventilatory support tools, and point-of-care resources
• Promote patient safety, privacy, and quality improvement while maintaining calm, professional communication under pressure
• Assist with care coordination and work with outside agencies when necessary to support patient needs

Why This Travel RN Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing professionals
• Work in a high-acuity emergency department with strong clinical learning opportunities
• Gain valuable experience in Virginia healthcare and emergency room nursing
• Be part of a supportive team serving a diverse patient population

Apply now to join this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in Petersburg, Virginia. Take the next step in your healthcare career today!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #518373. 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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