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

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Petersburg, VA | 13-week travel assignment in a busy trauma Emergency Department. Great opportunity for travel nurses seeking high-acuity emergency care and critical care experience—apply now.

Job Details

• Location: Petersburg, Virginia (23805) — travel nursing job in Virginia, easy access to Richmond and the James River; ideal for ER travel nurses looking for short-term contracts
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse)
• Setting: Emergency Department (32 beds, 5 recliner chairs; can flex up to 10 hallway beds) — high-acuity trauma center environment
• Duration: 13 weeks (short-term contract)
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week; every other weekend and one major holiday required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Candidate Note: No local candidates — must reside outside a 50-mile radius (targeting travel nurses)

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (Compact Nursing License accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience; Emergency Department (ER) or Critical Care (ICU) experience strongly preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• CPI De-escalation Training required
• Must pass EKG exam at orientation (study guide provided)
• EPIC EMR proficiency within the last year strongly preferred (EPIC experience for travel nurses is a plus)
• Copy of nursing diploma required

Key Responsibilities (Emergency Department / ER RN)

• Provide, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for patients of all ages in a high-volume Emergency Department and trauma center
• Perform triage, initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with hospital policies and nursing best practices
• Respond to a wide range of emergencies including trauma, stroke, STEMI, behavioral health crises, and mass casualty events
• Use advanced clinical equipment (Alaris pumps, Panda warmers, Hamilton ventilators, Autopulse, GlideScope, etc.) and follow critical care protocols
• Coordinate patient care across departments; serve as a point of contact for interdisciplinary teams, law enforcement, and outside agencies as needed
• Act as a patient safety advocate, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support safe, evidence-based care
• Support, supervise, and mentor licensed and unlicensed staff within the department

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity? Gain valuable ER and trauma center experience, work with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and broaden your clinical skills in a high-acuity setting. This position is ideal for ER travel nurses and registered nurses seeking short-term travel assignments in Virginia.

Apply now — Join our travel nursing team today and take the next step in your Emergency Department nursing career. Submit your resume and required documents to be considered for this Petersburg, VA travel RN assignment.

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