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

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Richmond, VA

Join our healthcare team as an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia. Make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced community emergency department while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical concerns. This on-site travel RN opportunity offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and the chance to strengthen your emergency nursing expertise in a supportive clinical environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Setting: Community emergency department; all ages and medical complaints; no trauma designation
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Department Profile: 30-bed emergency department with 14 fast-track beds and additional hallway beds as needed
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4, subject to patient volume and department needs
• Clinical Support: Respiratory therapy, patient care technicians, phlebotomy, emergency department technicians, unit secretary, 24/7 charge nurse, and on-site physicians with advanced practice clinician support

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, including recent Emergency Department or ER nursing experience
• Emergency nursing experience with conscious sedation
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Completion of CPI or equivalent de-escalation training
• Copy of nursing diploma required
• Electronic health record experience, preferably with EPIC
• Ability to successfully complete the required EKG examination during orientation
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and crisis-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients across the lifespan and remain calm in high-acuity situations

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, analyze clinical data, and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide emergency nursing care for medical illness, injury, pediatric concerns, behavioral health needs, women’s health issues, and life- or limb-threatening conditions
• Triage and prioritize patients, initiate stabilization and resuscitation measures, and respond rapidly to changing clinical conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with professional standards, policies, and applicable regulations
• Monitor patient responses to interventions, evaluate outcomes, and revise plans of care as needed
• Provide conscious sedation care and support emergency procedures using sound clinical judgment
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, respiratory therapy, EMS, law enforcement, crisis services, pharmacies, and other departments
• Educate patients and families while providing compassionate, culturally responsive care
• Safeguard patient privacy, follow infection prevention practices, and promote a safe care environment
• Use emergency department equipment such as infusion pumps, ventilators, automated CPR devices, video laryngoscopes, ultrasound, EKG machines, and bladder scanners
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

Work Environment & Richmond, Virginia Location

This travel RN role is suited for an adaptable Emergency Department nurse who enjoys teamwork, clinical variety, and the opportunity to make a difference during critical moments. Richmond offers an appealing blend of historic character, vibrant arts and dining, and outdoor recreation along the James River, providing an engaging place to live and work during your Virginia travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your emergency nursing career in Richmond, Virginia.

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.