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

  • $2,002

Highlights

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic ER setting while working alongside experienced professionals in a variety of critical care scenarios. Exposure to critical procedures including RSI, sepsis interventions, stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, and psychiatric patient care.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalem, VA
Salary$2,002

Description

# Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Virginia**Start Date:** September 14, 2026 **Location:** Salem, Virginia **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Day or night shift available; day shift includes charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics with additional support at 11am and 3pm; night shift includes charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics; four weekend shifts required per four-week scheduling period (Friday or Saturday for nights; Saturday or Sunday for days)Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Virginia

Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Salem, Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day or night shift available; day shift includes charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics with additional support at 11am and 3pm; night shift includes charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics; four weekend shifts required per four-week scheduling period (Friday or Saturday for nights; Saturday or Sunday for days)

Highlights:
  • 27-bed emergency department with a collaborative team of approximately 50 RNs and 25 medics
  • Patient ratios of 4-6:1 in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Exposure to critical procedures including RSI, sepsis interventions, stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, and psychiatric patient care
  • EMR system: Meditech
  • No floating required; no on-call expectations
  • Dress code: Navy blue or white scrubs
Requirements:
  • Minimum 2-3 years of emergency department experience required
  • Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments
  • Experience with patient ratios of 5:1 preferred
  • High-acuity ER and high-volume environment experience strongly preferred
  • Active RN license in good standing
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
  • Preferred certifications: ENPC, NRP, NIH
Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a supportive and team-oriented emergency department where collaboration and respect are valued. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic ER setting while working alongside experienced professionals in a variety of critical care scenarios. The ideal candidate is relaxed, easy-going, friendly, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.