Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department in Washington, DC as an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse. This ER RN travel contract is ideal for a fast-paced, team-oriented nurse with Level I Trauma experience and strong emergency nursing skills. Enjoy easy access to Metro and bus lines while working in the nation’s capital.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing
• Setting: Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital
• Location: Washington, DC 20060
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:30 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Weekend Coverage: Required, including every other weekend and holidays
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-5

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent registered nurse experience required
• Previous Level I Trauma experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record preferred
• Strong skills in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV starts, and central line care/management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency department and manage variable patient acuity

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Perform triage and prioritize care for incoming patients with urgent and emergent needs
• Monitor, assess, and stabilize patients in a busy Level I Trauma environment
• Interpret dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions
• Start and maintain IV access and assist with central line care/management as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support safe, effective care
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Deliver compassionate care while maintaining efficiency and strong attention to detail

Why Apply for This Washington, DC ER RN Job?

• Work in a respected Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Take on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in a major U.S. metro area
• Support a diverse patient population in a high-acuity emergency department
• Access convenient public transportation in Washington, DC

Apply now to join this exciting Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Washington, DC.

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