
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lewes, DE
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.69
- Weekly
- $2,005
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,260
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $55.69/hour — 16% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Delaware ($47.85/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Delaware right now
- 16 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Delaware from 4 agencies, 6 of them in Lewes.
- Pay in these listings: $45.00 – $83.00/hour, median $55.07/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Delaware: $47.85/hour ($99,528/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($66.17/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Lewes, Delaware
Apply now for a 13-week Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Lewes, Delaware, caring for diverse patients in a 37-bed acute care emergency department. Join an experienced emergency care team in a fast-paced setting with daily volumes of approximately 110–140 patients. Lewes is a charming coastal Delaware community known for its welcoming atmosphere, historic character, beaches, and outdoor recreation.
Travel ER Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Lewes, Delaware
- Healthcare Setting: 37-bed acute care emergency department
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 4:1, with flexibility to 5:1 based on acuity
- Charting System: Epic
- Floating: No floating required
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Delaware
- At least 2 years of recent emergency department nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
- Emergency nursing and acute care nursing experience in a high-volume setting
- Flu vaccination required; documented medical exemptions may be considered
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced emergency care environment
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the emergency department acuity spectrum
- Perform timely patient assessments, triage support, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly to emergent needs
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established emergency care protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Accurately document nursing care and patient outcomes in Epic
- Deliver patient and family education while supporting a safe, compassionate care experience
- Maintain compliance with emergency nursing standards, hospital policies, and required certifications
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Emergency Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Lewes, Delaware.
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.
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