Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Newport News, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Newport News, Virginia (zip code 23602). This high-impact travel nursing job places you in a busy, 20-bed Emergency Department serving 80-100 patients daily. Join a skilled healthcare team in a Primary Stroke Center with a Cath Lab, delivering critical care to a diverse patient population. Newport News offers a vibrant healthcare community, scenic parks, waterfronts, and access to the historic charm of coastal Virginia. Apply now to make a difference in emergency nursing!

ER RN Job Details – Newport News, VA

• Location: Newport News, VA 23602 (Virginia travel nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour nights (includes every other weekend and holiday)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/4/2026)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680-$1800
• Unit Details: 20 beds (15 monitor beds, 5 fast track rooms), Primary Stroke Center, Cath Lab, staffed with experienced ED nurses and clinical support techs
• Patient Volume: 80-100 patients per day
• Interview: Not required
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must reside outside 50-mile radius)

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state (required for ER RN jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Proficient in triage and willing to serve as charge nurse as needed
• BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS, and NIHSS certifications (may obtain prior to start if not current)
• Successful completion of dysrhythmia exam at orientation (study guide provided)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency care environment
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills
• Physical ability to meet the demands of emergency nursing jobs

ER RN Responsibilities

• Deliver, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with clinical protocols
• Serve as a liaison for patient care coordination across hospital departments and clinical support teams
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Manage the physical and emotional demands of emergency care, including triage, stabilization, and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and external agencies as needed
• Demonstrate leadership and clinical expertise as a charge nurse when required
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication at all times

Join our healthcare team in Newport News, VA, and take the next step in your emergency nursing career. Apply today for this top travel ER RN job!

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