GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Pediatric ED RN) – Travel Assignment in Richmond, Virginia

Join a fast-paced pediatric emergency department in Richmond, Virginia, where you can make a meaningful impact as a Travel Registered Nurse. This Pediatric ED RN role is ideal for a compassionate emergency nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings, enjoys pediatric emergency care, and wants to build experience in a supportive clinical environment. Richmond offers a vibrant city atmosphere with historic charm, great dining, arts, and easy access to outdoor spaces along the James River.

Overview

This 13-week travel nursing assignment supports a pediatric emergency department serving patients from newborns through adolescents. The position focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality emergency nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team. If you're seeking rewarding Virginia nursing jobs with strong teamwork, varied patient care, and the chance to grow your emergency department RN skills, this opportunity is a great fit.

Job Details

• Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Location: Richmond, Virginia area
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Additional Notes: No local candidates within a 50-mile radius

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligibility
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• 2 years of emergency room experience preferred
• Pediatric-specific experience not required, but pediatric emergency department exposure is a plus
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI or completion of an onsite de-escalation module
• Must pass EKG exam at orientation
• Ability to provide care for pediatric patients ages 0–20
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and calm decision-making skills in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated, patient-centered emergency nursing care in a busy pediatric ED
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, triage, and care planning for acutely ill or injured patients
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses to treatment
• Support rapid response situations and assist with charge nurse coverage as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive outcomes
• Use critical thinking to prioritize care for patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and other clinical systems
• Promote patient safety, infection control, and a compassionate family-centered care experience

Apply now to join a rewarding pediatric emergency nursing team in Richmond, VA, and take the next step in your travel nurse career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506092. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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