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Emergency Department RN — Freestanding ED | Nights | Salem, VA

This travel RN opportunity places you in a freestanding Emergency Department setting, working nights on a 91-week contract (structured as ongoing 13-week agreements). The unit operates with a focused team environment and a manageable census, caring for a diverse ED patient population across all acuity levels.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Rotating weekends: 3 shifts (Fridays and Saturdays) per 4-week schedule
• Holidays required
• No floating required

Clinical Scope

Nurses in this unit perform independent IV placement, 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation, patient assessment, medication mixing (including high-alert drugs), and barcode medication administration scanning for every patient and every dose.

Required Skills

• Independent IV skills
• EKG competency
• Strong autonomous assessment skills
• Previous ED experience required
• Freestanding ED experience and independent pharmacy drug mixing (e.g., thrombolytics, reversal agents) preferred

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Dress Code

Navy or white scrubs

Ideal Candidate

You're a self-directed, outgoing team player who thrives in a fast-paced, lower-volume environment where critical thinking and independence are essential. Comfort working with minimal backup and managing emergent situations independently is key to success in this setting.

Start Date: October 12, 2026