Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,783 to $1,874 per week in Salem, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Salem, VA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $1,783 to $1,874 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/18/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
StartDate: 10/18/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1783.00 - $1874.00

Travel Emergency Room RN jobs in Salem, VA place you in a 506-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center. The facility features a 26-bed emergency department and serves as a major referral center for Southwest Virginia. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts and cultural amenities. Roanoke, about 15 minutes away, is known for the Mill Mountain Star, a landmark offering panoramic views and hiking trails. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, at least 1 year of recent emergency room experience, and current TNCC certification. Experience with Meditech electronic medical record (EMR) systems and trauma care skills are recommended. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Emergency Room RN assignment in Salem, VA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
Experience: 2 years
Travel Experience: 2 assignments in Registered Nurse, ER
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS; CERT-TNCC; PALS; CERT-Crisis Prevention Intervention
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

CPI Blue Card must be obtained within 30 days of start if RN is not yet certified

Preferred Qualifications
Meditech

Facility Location
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salem is one of Virginia's most scenic cities. Boasting two zoos and a wealth of parks, Salem has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. Be sure to visit the Natural Bridge of Virginia (and its respective zoo) for spectacular sites. The Salem Science Museum and Planetarium offers education fun for the whole family. Fans of the performing arts will want to make sure to take in a show at Grandin Theater or make the trip to see the stellar Roanoke Symphony. With the Appalachian Trail and Salem Bike Routes nearby, outdoors types will never be without options for the Great Outdoors. 

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, ER Experience: 2 years Travel Experience: 2 assignments in Registered Nurse, ER Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: ACLS; BLS; CERT-TNCC; PALS; CERT-Crisis Prevention Intervention SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year CPI Blue Card must be obtained within 30 days of start if RN is not yet certified

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!