Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment – Lynchburg, VA

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel nurse role in Lynchburg, VA (13-week Level 2 Trauma Center assignment). Join a fast-paced emergency department and advance your travel nursing career in Central Virginia.

Overview

Are you an experienced Emergency Department RN seeking your next travel nursing assignment? Join a dynamic team at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Lynchburg, VA (24501). This 13-week travel contract offers 12-hour day shifts (48 hours/week) where you will deliver critical, high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Lynchburg is known for scenic riverfront parks, historic sites, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains—an excellent location for Virginia travel nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Central Virginia)
• Setting: Emergency Department / Level 2 Trauma Center
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start dates: 4/7/2026 or 4/20/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (48 hours per week; must work every other weekend)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910–$2010/week
• Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse (ER RN, ED RN, Trauma Nurse)
• Orientation: Every other Monday

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED RN) experience in a similar-sized ED
• Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Centers required (trauma nurse experience)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (or equivalent trauma certification such as ATCN/ATLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly preferred
• All requested time off must be submitted with application
• Must be available to work every other weekend
• Local candidates within 60 miles are not eligible

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department (ED RN responsibilities)
• Respond to trauma and critical care situations efficiently and effectively as part of a trauma team
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in Cerner EMR (electronic medical record)
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and evidence-based emergency nursing practices
• Participate in orientation, competency validation, and ongoing training as required

Experience Lynchburg, VA while on assignment—enjoy outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for ER RNs and trauma nurses looking for rewarding emergency department nursing jobs in Virginia. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Apply now — submit your resume, current licenses, certifications, and any requested time-off with your application.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #465497. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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