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GHR HealthcareNorfolk, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.83
Weekly
$2,190
Yearly (full-time)
$113,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $60.83/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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.

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Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Norfolk, Virginia

Travel RN Position Overview

Apply for an Emergency Department RN travel contract in Norfolk, Virginia, supporting patients in a Level I Trauma setting and ER holding area. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse with Emergency Department, progressive care, or PCU experience who is committed to delivering safe, compassionate care in a high-acuity environment. The role is located in Norfolk, VA, a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront attractions, rich history, and welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
  • Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Emergency Room RN)
  • Healthcare Setting: Level I Trauma Emergency Department and ER holding area
  • Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 15, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
  • Openings: 2

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
  • At least 1 year of recent clinical nursing experience
  • Emergency Department, Emergency Room, progressive care, PCU, or comparable acute-care experience preferred
  • Ability to provide safe, effective patient care in a high-acuity and rapidly changing environment
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

  • Assess, triage, and monitor patients presenting to the Emergency Department and ER holding area
  • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with a broad range of urgent and complex medical needs
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate care team
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate patient care
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately
  • Support patient flow, transitions of care, and safe admissions or discharges
  • Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach in a high-volume trauma environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Norfolk, Virginia, and join a high-acuity healthcare 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.

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