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 Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Travel Assignment in Washington, DC

Travel ER RN opportunity in Washington, DC 20060: join a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center and provide critical emergency nursing care in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, this assignment offers convenient access to public transportation, celebrated landmarks, and a vibrant city setting. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced Emergency Department nurses who thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Location: Washington, DC 20060
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Charting System: Cerner
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent registered nursing experience
• Current valid state RN license required at time of submission
• Recent Trauma Level I experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and TNCC required
• PALS experience or certification preferred
• Strong skills in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV placement, and central line care/management
• Experience working in a fast-paced emergency department or acute care environment
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Two supervisor references required
• Must meet travel compliance requirements including SSN, DOB, and requested time-off details

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to a broad range of patients in a busy ED setting
• Assess, triage, and prioritize patient needs in a high-volume trauma environment
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition with speed and clinical accuracy
• Support treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
• Perform IV starts, assist with central line care, and interpret cardiac rhythms as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and uphold safe, effective patient care standards
• Adapt quickly to changing patient volumes and acuity in a Level I Trauma Center

Apply now to explore this Washington, DC travel nursing job and join a high-performing emergency care team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507092. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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