Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,861 per week in Salem, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Salem, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,861 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC Must-Have: - Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments - Must have 2-3 years of ER experience Description: General Information: Unit consists of 27 beds with approximately 50 RNs and 25 medics. During the day shift, there is 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics. The unit increases by 4-5 RNs at 11 AM and by 1-2 RNs at 3 PM. The night shift includes 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics. Patient ratios are maintained at 4-6:1. The unit utilizes EMR - Meditech for electronic medical records. Typical hiring profile includes: - High acuity ER experience - Fast-paced ER experience with high patient volume - Experience with patient ratios of 5:1 Typical procedures performed on the unit include: - Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) - Sepsis interventions - Stroke protocol with tPA administration - Central line placement - Care of the psychiatric patient - Transfers to other facilities per EMTALA The best personality fit for the role includes being relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful. Preferred certifications: ENPC, NRP, NIH Stroke Scale. There is no on-call requirement for this position. Weekend shifts consist of four weekend shifts within a four-week scheduling period. Shifts can be either Friday or Saturday for nights, or Saturday or Sunday for days.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam