Travel ED Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a VA or compact RN license and Epic charting experience.

• Adult Level I Trauma Center emergency department
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required as needed
• Uses Epic for charting

• Active VA or compact state RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of ER experience required, with Level I or II trauma experience highly preferred
• BSN preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certifications: CPI, TNCC
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with arterial line management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and continuous IV paralytics
• Experience with procedural sedation administration/monitoring
• Pediatric and burn care experience preferred
• Triage experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two professional references required (supervisor level or above)

• Provide emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma and Stroke Certified facility
• Facility also accepts psychiatric hold patients
• Fingerprinting required for all ER and Psych candidates per Virginia state code, with results taking 15-20 business days to process; candidates cannot start with pending results
• Facility maintains a natural nail policy
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace, with no smoking allowed on campus
• Non-billable orientation modules will be assigned through the VCU Learning Exchange and must be completed by the Friday of orientation week
• Time off requests must be submitted upfront and are approved by the unit manager; no time off granted during the first week of assignment, and holidays are not guaranteed off
• Travelers and permanent staff must have been separated from VCU Health for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate with no radius restrictions
• First-time travel nurses are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-779464. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.