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

Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights in Newport News, VA: 12-hour night shifts in a busy 20-bed Emergency Department (80–100 patients/day) at a Primary Stroke Center. Great opportunity for an experienced Emergency Department nurse and travel nurse looking to advance acute care skills on the Virginia Peninsula.

Job Details

• Location: Newport News, VA 23602 (Virginia Peninsula healthcare job)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment / Travel Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: 12-hour nights; every other weekend and holiday required
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 5/11/2026 – End: 8/8/2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nurse pay; recruiter will confirm total package)
• Unit Details: 20-bed Emergency Department (15 monitor beds, 5 fast track rooms), Primary Stroke Center, Cath Lab available; staffed with ED nurses and techs
• Interview Required: No
• Note: No local candidates within 50 miles (seeking travel nurse candidates)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (ED RN / Registered Nurse)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience required (2+ years preferred for high-volume ER)
• Recent triage experience and strong ED assessment skills
• Willingness to serve as charge nurse as needed; demonstrated leadership in fast-paced ED preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and NIH (may obtain prior to start if not current)
• Dysrhythmia exam required at orientation (study guide provided)

Responsibilities / ER Nurse Duties

• Provide, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, triage, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments according to hospital policies and protocols
• Serve as a point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments and external agencies
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement initiatives (stroke protocols, sepsis, etc.)
• Demonstrate leadership by assuming charge nurse responsibilities and supporting interdisciplinary ED teams
• Collaborate with EMS, law enforcement, Cath Lab, and other departments for timely patient care and disposition
• Manage the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing, including stabilization, crisis intervention, and disaster preparedness
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment

• Fast-paced emergency nursing experience in a Primary Stroke Center and Cath Lab-equipped hospital
• Opportunity to build ED clinical skills, leadership, and critical care experience
• Work in Newport News — vibrant community, waterfronts, and easy access to the scenic Virginia Peninsula

Experience the energy of Newport News while advancing your emergency nursing career. Apply now to join our dedicated Emergency Department team as a Travel ER Nurse (RN) on nights — or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel nursing job in Virginia.

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