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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Petersburg, Virginia

Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in Petersburg, VA 23805. Join a fast-paced ER team, care for patients across the lifespan, and use your acute care nursing skills in a high-acuity setting.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Petersburg, Virginia, where you’ll care for patients across the lifespan in a high-acuity setting with a strong focus on teamwork, safety, and compassionate care. This is a great opportunity for an experienced travel RN who thrives in a dynamic emergency room environment and wants to make a meaningful impact every shift. Petersburg offers a welcoming community atmosphere with historic charm, easy access to the Richmond metro area, and plenty of local dining, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy between shifts.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Room / Acute Care
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and one major holiday required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Petersburg, VA 23805

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or compact eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Recent Emergency Department nursing or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire; preferred at hire
• TNCC preferred
• CPI de-escalation training required
• EPIC experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency care setting

Emergency Room Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients of all ages, from neonates through adults
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care based on acuity
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with nursing standards and policies
• Support trauma, stroke, STEMI, behavioral health, and other urgent or emergent patient needs
• Respond calmly and efficiently in fast-moving, high-stress clinical situations
• Coordinate care with physicians, techs, and other team members to promote timely patient throughput
• Advocate for patient safety, quality improvement, and positive patient outcomes
• Use emergency equipment and clinical technologies confidently and appropriately
• Maintain professionalism, compassion, and clear communication with patients and families

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel job in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

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.