GHR Healthcare
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Petersburg, VA
Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel nursing job as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Petersburg, Virginia (zip code 23805). This 16-week travel contract offers you the chance to work in a dynamic 28-bed Emergency Department with 3 trauma bays, serving a welcoming community in historic Petersburg. Experience the best of Virginia healthcare jobs while enjoying the city's unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities.
ER RN Job Details - Petersburg, VA
- Location: Petersburg, VA 23805 (Virginia travel nursing jobs)
- Healthcare Setting: 28-bed Emergency Department, 3 trauma bays
- Assignment Length: 16 weeks (Travel/Contract)
- Start Date: September 8, 2025
- End Date: December 27, 2025
- Shift: 12-hour days; every other weekend and major holiday required
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780 - $1910
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Local Candidates: Must live more than 50 miles from facility
- Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (required for ER RN jobs)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience (required)
- Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care nursing experience (preferred)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications (required for emergency nursing jobs)
- CPI or De-escalation training (required)
- EPIC EHR experience (strongly preferred for healthcare jobs)
- Ability to pass dysrhythmia exam (study guide provided)
- Copy of nursing diploma required
- Deliver, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced emergency room setting
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments; develop and implement care plans
- Administer medications safely in accordance with Virginia nursing standards and facility policies
- Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary hospital teams
- Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Manage trauma, medical, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health cases in the ER
- Collaborate with EMS, law enforcement, and crisis teams as needed
- Utilize lifesaving equipment and respond to emergencies, including mass casualty events
- Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication with patients and healthcare team members
Join our healthcare team in Petersburg, VA, and make a difference as a travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse. Apply now to start your next travel nursing adventure in Virginia!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
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. Get to know us: Equal Opportunity
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