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ER Registered Nurse (Pediatric Emergency Department) – Travel RN Job in Richmond, VA 23226

Travel RN opportunity in Richmond, Virginia: join a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department and deliver high-acuity care to neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents. This ER Registered Nurse role offers competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the chance to grow your emergency nursing career in a collaborative hospital setting in the Richmond healthcare market.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; approximately 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Unit: Pediatric Emergency Department
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Additional Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and major holiday coverage required; no call
• Location: Richmond, VA 23226

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact privilege, if applicable
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• 2 years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Department experience is a plus, but not required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire; preferred at start if available
• NIHSS certification required
• CPI certification required, or completion of the de-escalation module onsite
• Must pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Copy of nursing diploma or transcript required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a high-acuity pediatric emergency setting
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Administer medications and treatments according to nursing standards and clinical guidelines
• Triage and prioritize patients requiring stabilization, resuscitation, and urgent intervention
• Support care for a wide range of conditions, including medical illness, trauma, mental health concerns, and pediatric emergencies
• Collaborate closely with physicians, charge nurses, and the interprofessional care team
• Assist with rapid response situations and support charge nurse coverage on night shift as needed
• Use Epic EMR and point-of-care tools to document care accurately and efficiently
• Maintain calm, professional communication with patients and families during stressful situations
• Follow infection control practices and uphold patient safety standards at all times

Why Apply?

• Competitive travel nurse pay in the Richmond, VA healthcare market
• Opportunity to build pediatric emergency nursing experience
• Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment
• Convenient location in Richmond’s 23226 area with access to city amenities

Apply now to join this Pediatric Emergency Department travel nursing assignment in Richmond, VA and take the next step in your emergency nursing career.

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.