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

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Petersburg, Virginia

Travel ER RN opportunity in Petersburg, VA: bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department where every shift makes an impact. This travel Registered Nurse role offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative, interprofessional team while caring for patients across the lifespan in a dynamic clinical setting. With a strong patient mix, advanced equipment, and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for an RN who thrives in critical situations and enjoys delivering exceptional emergency care.

Petersburg offers a welcoming community with historic charm, convenient access to the greater Richmond region, and plenty of local dining, outdoor, and cultural experiences to enjoy during your travel nursing assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Services
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Contract Length: 18 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: One major holiday required
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Setting: Busy Emergency Department with a broad patient population and high-acuity cases

RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Recent Emergency Department nursing or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• Large ED or trauma center experience strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required
• CPI de-escalation training required
• Ability to pass EKG exam at orientation
• Epic EHR experience strongly preferred; proficiency within the last year preferred
• Copy of nursing diploma required
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with variable acuity and high patient volume
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius for travel nurse eligibility

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a busy Emergency Department
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, interpret findings, and develop individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and clinical protocols
• Deliver care for non-urgent, urgent, and life-threatening conditions, including trauma, stroke alerts, STEMIs, and behavioral health presentations
• Support triage, stabilization, resuscitation, and crisis intervention as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, ED techs, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and strong documentation standards
• Respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure situations while prioritizing rapidly changing patient needs
• Use emergency equipment and clinical technology efficiently to support safe, high-quality care
• Contribute to a team culture focused on quality improvement, communication, and compassionate care

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional emergency nursing care.

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.