Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Norfolk, VA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $3,140 to $3,302 per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
StartDate: 8/17/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $3140.00 - $3302.00

Travel RN ER job at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA: The Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department is a large, academic unit with 40 beds, serving over 70,000 patients annually. You must have previous travel assignment experience and at least 18 months of ER RN experience within the last 3 years and previous Level I Trauma ER experience. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5. You will care for patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, STEMI, stroke, and trauma. Required skills include moderate and deep sedation, central venous line insertion, laceration repair, traction, BIPAP and ventilator management, drips, pacing, cardiac monitoring, and chemical restraints. Experience with drips such as levophed, neo synephrine, esmolol, nitroglycerin, dopamine, and dobutamine is essential. NIH Stroke Scale certification and tele interpretation are required. Norfolk offers waterfront views, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming community. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. Apply now to join this Travel RN ER assignment at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
Experience: 2 years
Travel Experience: 1 assignment in Registered Nurse, ER
Certifications: BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; PALS-AHA; CERT-TNCC; CERT-NIH Stroke Scale
Float: Yes
Holidays: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Scrub Colors: Navy Blue

Previous Travel Experience (Unless Perm Exp is Similar to ER Setting Here)
In Compliance with Artificial Nail Policy
Level I Trauma Experience

Preferred Qualifications
Compact RN License In-Hand
EPIC EMR

Facility Location
Known as “America’s first region,” the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches. Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities. From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area is primed for fun.

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: 1 assignment in Registered Nurse, ER Certifications: BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; PALS-AHA; CERT-TNCC; CERT-NIH Stroke Scale Float: Yes Holidays: Yes Weekends: Yes Scrub Colors: Navy Blue Previous Travel Experience (Unless Perm Exp is Similar to ER Setting Here) In Compliance with Artificial Nail Policy Level I Trauma Experience

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!