Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,002 per week in Salem, VA

This position offers experienced travel nurses the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team managing critical patients, advanced procedures, and complex protocols in a collaborative environment. Comprehensive case mix including RSI, sepsis interventions, stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, and psychiatric patient care.

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Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Salem, Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Four weekend shifts (Friday or Saturday for nights; Saturday or Sunday for days) per four-week scheduling period. No on-call required. Day shift staff ratio increases at 11am and 3pm to manage patient volume. Typical patient ratios 4-6:1.

Highlights:

• 27-bed Emergency Department with high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive case mix including RSI, sepsis interventions, stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, and psychiatric patient care
• EMR: Meditech
• Collaborative team of RNs and medics with charge nurse support on every shift
• No floating required
• Dress code: Navy blue or white scrubs

Requirements:

• Active RN license
• 2-3 years Emergency Department experience required
• Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Preferred Certifications: ENPC, NRP, NIH
• Preferred: Experience in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments with 5:1 patient ratios

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a supportive, team-oriented Emergency Department where a relaxed and respectful culture meets high-acuity emergency care. This position offers experienced travel nurses the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team managing critical patients, advanced procedures, and complex protocols in a collaborative environment. With structured staffing that scales with patient volume and no on-call requirements, you'll have the support you need to deliver exceptional emergency care.

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