Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Salem, VA

    Highlights

    Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected start October 2026 | 4 weekend shifts per schedule. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to both high and low acuity emergency department patients in an 8-bed freestanding ED setting.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalem, VA

    Description

    Job Title

    Travel RN – Freestanding Emergency Department (Night Shift)

    Location

    Roanoke, VA | Freestanding Emergency Department

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected start October 2026 | 4 weekend shifts per schedule

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide direct nursing care to both high and low acuity emergency department patients in an 8-bed freestanding ED setting
    • Manage a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering safe and effective care across varying acuity levels
    • Care for critically ill patients, including those requiring emergent interventions
    • Administer medications accurately and monitor patient response in accordance with ED protocols
    • Collect and coordinate lab specimens and interpret results in collaboration with the care team
    • Operate GE equipment and document care accurately using Meditech EMR
    Required Qualifications
    • Active RN licensure in Virginia or compact state eligibility
    • Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience
    • Required certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, and TNCC
    • Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill patients
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
    • Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or freestanding ED setting
    Why Join Us
    • Work in a focused, fast-paced freestanding ED environment with a collaborative team structure and consistent staffing ratios
    • 13-week travel contract offering the opportunity to expand your emergency nursing experience in a dynamic clinical setting

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