Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN, ED/ER)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (RN, ED/ER)

Salem, Virginia · Full-Time, Permanent · Days / Nights / Evenings (Rotating Weekends)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with a 500+ bed acute care hospital in Salem, Virginia — a leading regional medical center with recognized programs in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, spine, behavioral health, and oncology — to place experienced Emergency Department RNs into permanent staff positions. This facility has served its community for over 100 years and is known for a collaborative, team-first ED culture where nursing leadership actively supports professional development and career growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to work alongside a team that treats each other like family, this is the role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Triage, assess, and treat patients of all ages across the acuity spectrum — from minor injuries to critically ill presentations

- Manage multiple simultaneous cases, continuously reprioritizing based on acuity across the unit

- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and ancillary departments to coordinate care plans, referrals, and safe discharges

- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately, succinctly, and in compliance with organizational policy

- Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure in a high-volume emergency setting

- Champion patient safety and patient-centered care at every point of contact

REQUIREMENTS

- Active RN license in Virginia, or current multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA — required

- Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited nursing program — required

- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program — preferred

- American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) — required

- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in an emergency department or acute care setting

- Med/Surg RNs open to ED cross-training considered for night shift positions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base hourly rate: $32.33 – $48.50 (based on years of experience)

- 0–9 years: $32.33/hr

- 10–19 years: $40.41/hr

- 20+ years: $48.50/hr

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 (with 2-year commitment)

Relocation assistance: Up to $1,500

Shift differentials:

- Nights: +$3.00/hr

- Weekend Days: +$3.00/hr

- Weekend Nights: +$7.00/hr

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and current RN license information. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 1–2 business days. We handle all credentialing coordination and work directly with the facility on your behalf.