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 Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Join a Richmond, Virginia Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide high-quality care across the lifespan. This on-site travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a 30-bed community emergency department with fast-track services, strong clinical support, and a wide range of medical presentations. Richmond combines a vibrant cultural scene, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Richmond, Virginia 23226
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Healthcare Setting: On-site community Emergency Department
• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; 3 shifts per week
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of medical complaints
• Department Features: 30-bed ED with 14 fast-track beds and additional hallway beds as needed
• Clinical Support: Respiratory therapy, patient care technicians, phlebotomy, emergency department technicians, unit secretary, 24/7 charge nurse, and on-site physician coverage

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the working state or eligibility through a compact license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Recent Emergency Department or ED RN experience required
• Experience with conscious sedation required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• CPI or de-escalation training required
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG examination during orientation
• Emergency or critical care nursing experience preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Copy of nursing diploma required
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and clinically focused in a fast-paced emergency care setting

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments for patients with conditions ranging from non-urgent concerns to life-threatening emergencies.
• Develop, implement, prioritize, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Provide safe medication administration and evidence-based emergency nursing interventions.
• Triage and prioritize patients of all ages according to acuity, clinical presentation, and available resources.
• Deliver care related to medical illness, injury, trauma, pediatric needs, behavioral health concerns, women’s health, and resuscitation.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly with stabilization, crisis intervention, and escalation of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, respiratory therapists, technicians, support staff, outside agencies, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assist with emergency procedures and use department equipment, including infusion pumps, ventilators, automated CPR devices, video laryngoscopy equipment, ultrasound, EKG machines, bladder scanners, and cast cutters.
• Educate patients and families while providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and relationship-based care.
• Protect patient privacy, follow infection-control practices, and promote a safe environment for patients, families, and team members.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain professional accountability through ongoing education and competency development.

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and join a supportive healthcare team 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 #526555. 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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