Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Charlottesville, Virginia Contract

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Charlottesville, Virginia. This fast-paced department sees approximately 165 visits per day and serves adolescents, adults, pediatric, and geriatric patients. You will provide emergency nursing care for trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. This Virginia travel nursing opportunity also offers access to Charlottesville’s historic charm, vibrant culture, and scenic Blue Ridge outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Position: Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity Emergency Department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 48-hour scheduling may be available based on staffing needs
• Weekend Coverage: Required; scheduled days may vary according to staffing needs
• Holiday Requirement: Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4-5 patients per nurse
• Department Size: 71 rooms and approximately 165 visits per day
• Charting System: Epic
• Time Off: Up to 40 hours of requested time off during the contract

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; a pending Virginia license may be considered if active before the required pre-start deadline
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing or ER RN experience
• At least 1 year of Level I trauma experience or 2 years of Level II trauma experience
• Experience caring for pediatric patients; dedicated pediatric emergency department experience is not required
• Level I and Level II trauma experience
• Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications; TNCC may be pending but must be completed before the start date
• Strong emergency assessment, triage, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
• BSN preferred
• Current influenza vaccination required

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess, triage, and prioritize patients according to acuity and presenting condition
• Provide safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care to adolescents, adults, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Care for patients with Level I trauma, comprehensive stroke, and acute cardiac conditions, including STEMI presentations
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Administer medications and treatments, perform nursing procedures, and coordinate diagnostic testing
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support a high-volume emergency care environment while maintaining patient safety and compassionate communication
• Float within the scope of practice as needed and participate in required orientation and training

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and bring your ER nursing expertise to a collaborative, high-acuity care team.

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.