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

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nurse | Petersburg, VA (23805)

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nurse in Petersburg, VA (zip 23805). 13-week travel contract, night shift (12-hr nights), competitive weekly pay, and a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) / trauma experience. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required.

Join a dynamic team in Petersburg, Virginia — a city with rich history, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to parks and cultural attractions. This travel nursing job offers hands-on emergency nursing, exposure to high-acuity trauma cases, and the chance to work with advanced ED equipment in a supportive clinical environment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1910 - $2010 (Travel Nurse)
• Location: Petersburg, VA 23805 (Travel assignment; Virginia travel nursing)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – Emergency Department RN (ER RN)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/11/2026, End: 8/8/2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am); every other weekend and one major holiday required
• Unit Size / ED Census: 32 beds, 5 recliner chairs (can flex up to 10 hallway beds) — typical large ED/trauma center volume

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Current RN license in Virginia or compact state (Emergency Room RN / Registered Nurse)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room (ED) RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• CPI De-escalation Training required
• Copy of nursing diploma required
• EPIC EHR proficiency within the last year strongly preferred (ED clinical documentation / charting)
• Experience in large ED/trauma centers strongly preferred (trauma, critical care, pediatric emergency)
• Must pass EKG Exam at orientation (study guide available)
• No local candidates — must reside outside a 50-mile radius

Responsibilities — Emergency Department RN (ER RN)

• Provide, coordinate, plan, and evaluate nursing care for diverse patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity emergency department (emergency nursing, acute care)
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, triage, create and implement ED care plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with state and facility policies; IV therapy and medication titration experience preferred
• Serve as point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments, transfer centers, EMS, and law enforcement
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in continuous quality improvement and ED performance initiatives
• Manage physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing care, including trauma, pediatric, geriatric, and behavioral health cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, social work) to optimize patient outcomes
• Utilize advanced ED equipment: Alaris pumps, Panda warmers, Hamilton ventilators, Autopulse, GlideScope, ultrasound, EKG machine, and more
• Maintain professionalism, compassion, clinical judgment, and resilience in challenging emergency situations

Why This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Hands-on emergency and trauma experience in a high-acuity ED — great for ER RNs seeking career growth
• Work with EPIC EHR and advanced clinical equipment — builds acute care and documentation skills
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing in Virginia
• Immersive travel nurse experience in Petersburg, VA — enjoy local culture, parks, and historical sites on your off-shift time

Apply now to be considered for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Petersburg, VA. For faster review, include your current RN license, certification copies (BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC), resume, and nursing diploma. Questions? Contact our travel nurse recruiter to learn more and start your application today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.