Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Charlottesville, VA

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department team as a travel ED RN in Charlottesville, Virginia, and provide exceptional care in a Level I trauma environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse who is confident caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and enjoys the pace and variety of emergency nursing.

Charlottesville offers a vibrant blend of historic character, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains–an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional challenge and quality of life. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Virginia!

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Assignment Type: 13-week Emergency Department travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Scheduling: Scheduled days vary based on staffing needs; weekends are required and block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Holiday Requirement: Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Department Profile: Approximately 165 visits per day, 71 treatment spaces, and typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Orientation: 24 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license; a Virginia RN license may be pending at submission but must be active by the Wednesday before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room RN experience
• At least 1 year of Level I trauma facility experience or 2 years of Level II trauma facility experience
• Experience caring for pediatric patients; dedicated pediatric emergency department experience is not required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications; TNCC may be pending at submission but must be completed before the start date
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Strong triage, prioritization, assessment, and emergency response skills
• Ability to float within the scope of practice as needed
• BSN preferred
• Flu vaccination required

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to adolescents, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients
• Rapidly assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on acuity and presenting symptoms
• Care for patients with Level I trauma, comprehensive stroke, and STEMI/chest pain conditions
• Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments, and evaluate responses to interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Deliver compassionate, age-appropriate care in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency setting
• Support safe patient flow and maintain clear communication with patients, families, and the care team

Why Choose This Virginia Travel Nursing Assignment?

• Enjoy Charlottesville’s welcoming community, historic neighborhoods, and lively cultural scene
• Explore nearby trails, parks, wineries, and the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge region
• Experience a destination that combines professional opportunity with year-round outdoor and recreational activities

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join 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.