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RN - ER

GHR HealthcarePittsburgh, PATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
May 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.89
Weekly
$2,120
Yearly (full-time)
$110,240
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
June 15, 2026

This job pays about $58.89/hour — 27% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania ($46.36/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.

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Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room / ER – Travel Contract – Pittsburgh, PA (15243)

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Pittsburgh, PA — 13 weeks, nights, competitive weekly pay. Join a leading hospital in Pittsburgh's 15243 zip code and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED).

Travel ER Nurse Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960 - $2,280 (Competitive pay for Travel RN, ER)
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15243 (Pittsburgh healthcare jobs, Pennsylvania nursing jobs)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: June 15, 2026 (or earlier)
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Travel RN, overnight ER)
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (Emergency Room RN, ED Nurse)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented emergency department

Key Responsibilities (Emergency Department RN)

  • Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room / ED for acute and urgent presentations
  • Assess, triage, and prioritize patient needs using ED protocols
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor responses
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for patient-centered care
  • Monitor patient progress, document care accurately in the medical record
  • Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving interventions (CPR, airway management, stabilization)
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care

Why Join Our Team

  • Opportunity to work as a Travel RN in a high-volume, dynamic Emergency Department
  • Gain valuable ED experience and clinical growth in acute care and trauma nursing
  • Work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team in Pittsburgh

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Emergency Room RN in Pittsburgh, PA. Interested candidates with ER travel nurse experience and Pennsylvania RN licensure are encouraged to submit their resume and current certifications. Join our team and continue your career in Pennsylvania nursing!

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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