
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Start date
- September 30, 2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 28% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 88 of them in Norfolk.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem in Norfolk, VA
Join an experienced emergency care team as an on-site Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Norfolk, Virginia. This per diem nursing opportunity offers 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced emergency department where you can make an immediate impact caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs. Norfolk is a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront views, historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Hampton Roads area.
Emergency RN Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department RN / Emergency Room Nurse
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia 23507
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Emergency Department
- Schedule: Per diem; 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Per Diem Commitment: Minimum of 1 shift per month to remain active in the per diem pool
- Start Date: September 30, 2026
- Assignment End Date: October 3, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130, based on applicable weekly hours
- Openings: 4
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
- At least 2 years of professional RN experience
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and any additional credentials required for emergency nursing practice
- Ability to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care in a high-acuity emergency department
- Must be a local clinician available to meet the per diem scheduling commitment
Emergency Nursing Responsibilities
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care throughout the emergency visit
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to provider orders and clinical protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary services, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and support a safe, organized emergency department environment
Apply now to join our emergency care team and explore this per diem Registered Nurse opportunity in Norfolk, 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.
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