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

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel assignment as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Richmond, Virginia (ZIP code 23226). This travel nursing job offers the chance to join a leading healthcare team in a busy hospital ED, providing critical clinical support and patient care. Richmond offers a vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and scenic parks while making a difference in emergency healthcare.

• Assignment Type:
  Travel (locum tenens) – Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Location:
  
  Richmond, Virginia (VA) – 23226
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date:
  
  September 22, 2025
• End Date:
  January 10, 2026
• Healthcare Setting:
  Emergency Department (ED)
• Shifts:
  
  12-hour afternoons/nights (3:30pm – 4:00am), every other weekend and major holidays required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Size: 30 beds, 14 Fast Track beds, additional hallway beds as needed
• Patient Volume: 120-130 patients per day (all ages, no trauma)
• Scrubs:
  Navy blue, white, or any combination

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent adult Emergency Department nursing experience (required)
• Experience with conscious sedation (required)
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CPI/De-escalation certifications (required)
• Must pass EKG exam at orientation (study guide provided)
• Non-local candidates only (must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Richmond, VA)
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency care environment

• Deliver, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care for ED patients
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments; develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary hospital teams
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Manage the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and external agencies as needed
• Apply current emergency nursing best practices and clinical innovations
• Support patients and families during acute illness and emergency situations
• Demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and compassion in all patient interactions

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Richmond, VA and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Seniority level Entry level
• Employment type
  
  Full-time
• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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