Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected | 48-hour contract options available; overtime may be available after 48 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4
• Manage higher patient loads (up to 1:6) when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Deliver 1:1 care for stroke patients until admitted or through the tPA treatment window, as well as for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using Epic EMR
• Adhere to all facility compliance standards, including fit testing requirements — PAPR accommodations are not available; candidates with a history of fit test issues will not be considered
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules (approximately 3 billable hours, completed prior to start date)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS — American Heart Association only
• ACLS — American Heart Association only
• PALS — American Heart Association only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• TNCC certification required
• No prior license or background hits — any history will disqualify a candidate from consideration; no exceptions
• EKG testing is required for this position; candidates must score 80% or higher on a 16-question assessment (one attempt, no remediation); study materials are not provided
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles will not be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including STEMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke protocols
• Familiarity with tPA administration and stroke care workflows
• Strong EKG interpretation skills, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial and junctional rhythms, and pacing

Why Join Us

• Work in a coastal Virginia region offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to gain experience in a high-acuity Emergency Department environment with clearly defined patient care protocols

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #803961. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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