Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,179 ...

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Petersburg, West 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 Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – 13-Week Assignment | Petersburg, WV 26847 Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – 13-week assignment in Petersburg, WV (26847) providing high-acuity emergency care in the scenic Potomac Highlands. Join a dedicated emergency department team and advance your travel nursing career while enjoying outdoor recreation and small-town charm. Job Details Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / Travel Nurse Location: Petersburg, WV (Potomac Highlands) — Zip 26847 Contract Length: 13 weeks (Travel nursing assignment) Start Date: March 2, 2026 End Date: June 1, 2026 Setting: Acute Care – Emergency Department (ED) Unit Details: 13 beds, 1 trauma bay, 1 psych-safe room Average Patient Volume: ~35 patients/day (including pediatrics and trauma) Shift: 12-hour day/evening shifts (10:45am – 11:15pm) Shifts per Week: 3 (36 hours/week guaranteed) Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday Requirement: Rotating with core staff Charting: Epic EMR (Electronic Medical Record) Orientation: 2–3 days unit-specific Dress Code: Professional attire (no color requirement) Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000–$2,100 Job Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Minimum 3 years recent Emergency Room RN experience required (ED clinical acuity) Travel Experience: Previous travel nursing experience required Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (valid for submission) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (AHA or equivalent – all required) Clinical Skills: Proficient with cardiac drips (dopamine, norepinephrine/levophed, nitroglycerin, propofol, insulin), EKG acquisition and interpretation, primary lab draws, and telemetry rhythm interpretation (no monitor techs) Critical Skills: Strong triage, rapid assessment, and critical thinking for high-acuity emergency nursing Teamwork: Comfortable with team nursing, floating to assist other departments, and working with multidisciplinary teams (respiratory therapy, transport) Responsibilities Rapid assessment, triage, and evidence-based emergency care for patients across the lifespan and acuity levels Stabilize and coordinate transfer of critical patients to higher levels of care when required (trauma and critical care transfers) Manage ER holds and support patient flow and disposition planning in an acute care setting Administer and titrate emergency medications and drips per protocol; respond to acute changes in patient condition Interpret cardiac rhythms (telemetry) and act promptly on abnormalities Collaborate in a team-nursing model, support colleagues, and float as needed to maintain safe staffing Assist with transport of critical patients and coordinate care with respiratory therapy for vents and ABGs Document accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR to support continuity of care Maintain a safe, clean, and professional environment for patients, families, and staff Benefits & Compensation Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000–$2,100 (competitive travel nursing pay) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Orientation: Unit-specific 2–3 days to ensure safe patient care Travel Nursing Perks: Opportunity to gain ED experience in a rural/trauma-capable hospital, explore Potomac Highlands outdoor activities, and grow your travel nursing resume Ready to make a difference in the Potomac Highlands? Apply now for this Emergency Room RN travel contract in Petersburg, WV (26847). Join our travel nursing team today and take the next step in your emergency nursing career while enjoying the natural beauty and community of West Virginia. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID #462011. 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 About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

Created: 2026-03-04