GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract in Richmond, Virginia
Experienced Emergency Department RNs can make an immediate impact in a high-acuity Level I trauma center in Richmond, VA. Join a fast-paced emergency nursing team caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, trauma, burn, stroke, and behavioral health needs.
Emergency RN Travel Contract Details
- Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; some 11:00 a.m. start times may be available
- Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Emergency Department Setting: High-volume, rapid-turnover Level I trauma emergency department with approximately 64 rooms and a daily census of 60–80 patients
- Travel Details: Local applicants are welcome, and nurses may float within their scope of practice as needed
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience; 3 years of emergency or trauma nursing experience preferred
- Level I trauma nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Emergency department experience providing high-acuity patient care
- Epic electronic medical record experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- TNCC and CPI certifications required or preferred according to assignment requirements
- BSN preferred
- Two professional references required
- Ability to complete required background review and fingerprinting before the assignment start date
- Ability to provide upfront availability for assigned day shifts and weekend coverage
Emergency Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients with medical, surgical, trauma, burn, stroke, psychiatric, and other high-acuity conditions
- Perform rapid assessments, triage, ongoing reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
- Care for patients requiring ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, arterial line, vasopressor, and continuous sedation support
- Administer and monitor procedural or conscious sedation in accordance with clinical standards
- Interpret dysrhythmias and manage patients experiencing acute cardiac or respiratory compromise
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and administer medications and treatments safely
- Support the care of patients with stroke symptoms, psychiatric holds, burns, and traumatic injuries
- Document accurately in Epic while maintaining clear communication with the interdisciplinary care team
- Collaborate with respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, transportation, and other support departments
- Maintain flexibility in a high-volume emergency department and float within the nurse’s scope of practice when needed
Why Work in Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond offers historic charm, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and access to scenic James River outdoor recreation. This Virginia travel nursing opportunity allows experienced emergency nurses to strengthen clinical judgment while working alongside comprehensive support services in a Level I trauma environment.
Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Richmond, Virginia, and join a high-acuity emergency nursing team.
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #528611. 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: ER
About GHR Healthcare - Travel
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