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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs - Portsmouth, Virginia


Explore a 13-week travel nursing job in Portsmouth, Virginia, for an experienced Emergency Department RN ready to provide high-acuity care across the lifespan.


Take your emergency nursing expertise to Portsmouth, Virginia, a waterfront Hampton Roads community known for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and convenient access to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk metropolitan area. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for a confident Emergency Department Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is ready to provide compassionate care across the lifespan.


Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
• Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Openings: 1

Emergency Department RN Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact-eligible state
• At least 2 years of professional RN experience
• Recent Emergency Department or critical care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• ACLS, CPI, and PALS certifications required
• BLS certification from an approved provider required before providing direct patient care
• Ability to successfully complete a dysrhythmia examination during orientation
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and emergency response skills
• Ability to care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Comfort managing high-acuity patients, multiple comorbidities, invasive lines, respiratory support, and critical care infusions
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care, including triage, assessment, stabilization, treatment, reassessment, and disposition support.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies, and applicable regulations.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to life-threatening conditions, trauma, medical emergencies, behavioral health needs, and crisis situations.
• Care for patients requiring critical care infusions, including Cardene, Levophed, insulin, dopamine, epinephrine, heparin, milrinone, and dobutamine.
• Manage patients with oxygen and respiratory support needs, including nasal cannula, Venti mask, high-flow oxygen, non-rebreather mask, and ventilators.
• Monitor and care for patients with central access, PICC lines, ports, intraosseous access, chest tubes, drains, feeding tubes, ostomies, and other specialized devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, specialty teams, support services, and outside agencies to coordinate timely patient care.
• Prioritize care for multiple patients while maintaining safety, privacy, infection prevention, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and support persons, provide emotional support, and promote a compassionate, relationship-centered care experience.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, staff education, and effective use of department resources.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel assignment in Portsmouth, Virginia, and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a high-acuity healthcare 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.