
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Petersburg, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Weekly
- $1,910
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,320
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- September 28, 2026
This job pays about $53.06/hour — 18% 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, 15 of them in Petersburg.
- 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) Travel Contract in Petersburg, Virginia
Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel job in Petersburg, VA for a skilled RN ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity ED setting. Join a collaborative emergency care team serving patients across the lifespan while gaining valuable Virginia nursing experience near the greater Richmond region.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Assignment / Travel Nurse Contract
- Location: Petersburg, Virginia
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Shift Pattern: Every other weekend and major holidays required
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room Nursing
Job Requirements
- Current RN license in Virginia or compact state eligibility
- Minimum of 1 year of registered nurse (RN) experience required
- Recent Emergency Department, Emergency Room, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
- BLS required
- ACLS and PALS preferred at hire; must be obtained prior to direct patient care and within 6 months of hire
- TNCC required
- CPI De-escalation Training required
- EPIC charting experience strongly preferred, with proficiency within the last year
- Copy of nursing diploma required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
Responsibilities
- Provide, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for emergency patients across the lifespan
- Perform rapid assessments, triage, stabilization, and ongoing reassessment in a high-intensity emergency department environment
- Collaborate closely with physicians, ED techs, EMS, and the broader interprofessional care team to support timely patient flow and safe outcomes
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and established emergency care protocols
- Care for patients presenting with trauma, stroke symptoms, STEMI, behavioral health needs, pediatric concerns, and other emergent conditions
- Support crisis intervention, resuscitation efforts, and emergency management activities as needed
- Use emergency equipment and clinical technology effectively, including monitoring systems, ventilatory support tools, and point-of-care resources
- Promote patient safety, privacy, and quality improvement while maintaining calm, professional communication under pressure
- Assist with care coordination and work with outside agencies when necessary to support patient needs
Why This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing professionals
- Work in a high-acuity emergency department with strong clinical learning opportunities
- Gain valuable experience in Virginia healthcare and emergency room nursing
- Be part of a supportive team serving a diverse patient population
Apply now to join this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in Petersburg, Virginia. Take the next step in your healthcare career today!
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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