Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Newport News, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in Newport News, Virginia. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity ER nursing care in a busy, well-supported emergency department serving patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatric care. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making an impact in critical moments, this Virginia nursing job is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room (ER)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Newport News, Virginia
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week, every other weekend and holiday
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Environment: Fast-paced emergency care setting with a steady patient volume

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact eligibility
• At least 2 years of RN experience required
• Emergency Department or critical care experience strongly preferred
• Triage experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• CPI certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale knowledge or certification preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Comfort working in a busy, high-acuity environment with diverse patient needs

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, emergent, and life-threatening conditions in the ED
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, triage patients appropriately, and prioritize care based on acuity
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with best practices and clinical standards
• Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate bedside care
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and assist with stabilization and emergency interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to coordinated care throughout the emergency department
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and a calm, professional presence in a fast-moving clinical setting

Location Highlights

Newport News offers the energy of a coastal Virginia city with easy access to beaches, waterways, parks, and the broader Hampton Roads region. It is a great location for nurses seeking healthcare jobs in Virginia that combine city conveniences, outdoor recreation, and a strong community atmosphere.

Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Newport News, Virginia, and make a difference in emergency care today.

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 Job ID #513917. 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

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