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Pediatric Emergency Department Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Richmond, Virginia

Advance your emergency nursing career with a 13-week pediatric travel nurse assignment in Richmond, Virginia. Join a fast-paced 14-bed Pediatric Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse caring for patients from infancy through young adulthood. Richmond combines the energy of a thriving capital city with easy access to the James River, historic neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and dining scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Department: Pediatric Emergency Department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts, primarily 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.; occasional 3:30 p.m.-4:00 a.m. shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Call: No call
• Patient Population: Pediatric patients, ages 0-20
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4; ratios may vary based on departmental needs
• Technology: Epic electronic health record, Alaris pumps, EPOC, and i-STAT point-of-care testing

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or an active compact-state license
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience required
• Two years of Emergency Department nursing experience preferred
• Recent emergency or critical care nursing experience preferred; pediatric-specific experience is not required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certification, or completion of an approved de-escalation module
• Nursing diploma or transcript required
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG examination during orientation
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults
• Strong patient assessment, triage, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a high-acuity pediatric emergency environment

Pediatric Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and establish individualized plans of care
• Provide emergency nursing care for medical conditions, trauma, injuries, behavioral health concerns, and life-threatening emergencies
• Prioritize and manage care for multiple pediatric patients across a broad range of acuities
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with professional standards and applicable policies
• Monitor patient responses to interventions, evaluate outcomes, and revise the plan of care as needed
• Assist with stabilization, resuscitation, crisis intervention, conscious sedation, and other emergency procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, specialty teams, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Educate patients and families while providing compassionate, age-appropriate, relationship-centered care
• Protect patient privacy, promote safety, use infection-control precautions, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives
• Assist with rapid response activities and provide charge nurse coverage on night shifts as needed
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs and care transitions

Apply now for this Pediatric Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Richmond, Virginia.

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.