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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Petersburg

Top RN Jobs In & Near Petersburg, Virginia

We currently offer 5 of the best available travel jobs in the Petersburg, Virginia area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to renew nursing licenses and compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Petersburg earned about $2,074 per week as of Mar 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,825 to $2,147 per week.

In Petersburg proper, the RN travel nursing market can include hospital facilities like Southside Regional Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Chester to name a few.

We have a variety of options for RN travel jobs in Petersburg if you have a specific start date in mind. The latest start date for an RN job is May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,147 per week. The earliest start date is Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,147 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Registered Nurse travel nurse job in Petersburg including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Petersburg is a great location for RN travel nurses to live, work and play! Search for additional RN jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Petersburg

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the Petersburg, VA area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,949 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
Dysrhythmia Exam Required (Study Guide Available in Simplify Library) EPIC experience required 2 years ICU experience required Every other weekend and holiday requirement Unit Specific Details Medical ICU Conscious sedation, Alaris pumps, Phillips bedside monitors, LifePak Defibs, Artic Sun, Prismaflex, High acuity; Level III trauma center; Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, ESRD, DKA, COPD Navy blue/white scrubs BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and copy of nursing diploma Required
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,949 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
perm address over 50 miles away copy of driver’s license signed BSMH right to represent via docusign
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,949 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
Position Specific Details RN Medical ICU Cannot accommodate 48-hour guarantees Local candidates NOT accepted (within 50 mile radius) Dysrhythmia Exam Required (Study Guide in Simplify) EPIC experience required 2 years ICU experience required Every other weekend and holiday requirement 12-hour Nights Unit Specific Details 14 Beds Conscious sedation, Alaris pumps, Phillips bedside monitors, LifePak Defibs, Artic Sun, Prismaflex, High acuity; Level III trauma center; Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, ESRD, DKA, COPD Navy blue/white scrubs BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and copy of nursing diploma Required Ratios:* 1:2-3 *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normal staffing
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,825 to $2,011
Weekly Pay*
egistered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions • Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness • Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. • Serves as point of contact for patient’s care coordination throughout hospital departments. • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. • Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics. • Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers. • Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma. • Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan. • Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. • Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. • Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life. • BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health(NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Work Experience 1 year of RN experience (required) 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Critical Care Course (preferred) Skills • Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. • Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. • Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient’s clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. • Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. • Assesses patient’s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. • Assists patient and family in coping with patient’s illness. • Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. • Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. • Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. • Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. • Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. • Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. • Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. • Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. • Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. • Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences. • Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence. • Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency. • Manages care of patients with chest tubes. • Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring. • Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing. • Administers means for conscious sedation. • Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials* May have periods of constant interruptions * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
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Statistics on RN Travel Jobs in Petersburg, VA

View helpful statistics based on historical data about RN travel jobs in and near Petersburg. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings in and around Petersburg. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available in Petersburg and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries here.

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FAQs About Registered Nurse Jobs in Petersburg, Virginia

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Petersburg?

A Registered Nurse in Petersburg can make an average of $2,020 per week.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in or around Petersburg?

  • Geddy Ambulatory Surgery Center in Williamsburg (37 miles from Petersburg)
  • Riverside Convalescent Center – Saluda in Saluda (51.2 miles from Petersburg)
  • VCU Department of Internal Medicine in Richmond (21.6 miles from Petersburg)
  • VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Richmond (21.6 miles from Petersburg)
  • Bon Secours – Southside Medical Center in Petersburg (3.9 miles from Petersburg)

Historically, what is the most common contract length for Registered Nurse travel job in Petersburg?

Based on recent travel nursing agencies data, the most common duration for a Registered Nurse job in Petersburg is 13.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are available in Petersburg currently?

There are currently 5 Registered Nurse travel jobs available in Petersburg. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a night shift Registered Nurse make on average in Petersburg and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Petersburg can make an average of $2,033 per week based on recent job availability and travel nurse salary data.

What shifts are most common for RN travel jobs near Petersburg?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Petersburg and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Registered Nurse make on average in Petersburg and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Petersburg can make an average of $2,013 per week based on recent job availability.

What are the top paying Registered Nurse jobs available in or near Petersburg currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Petersburg

Facilities like Geddy Ambulatory Surgery Center, Riverside Convalescent Center – Saluda and VCU Department of Internal Medicine in Petersburg all offer RN departments. It’s an amazing city to work in and is close to neighborhoods like Washington Park (zip code 23222), The Mews (zip code 23224) and Scottdale (zip code 23224).

Other popular cities near Petersburg for RN job opportunities are Colonial Heights (2.8 miles), Hopewell (8.2 miles), and Chester (9.2 miles). These nearby zip codes often have opportunities: 23805 (3.9 miles), 23860 (8.2 miles), and 23298 (21.6 miles).

Petersburg Hospitals

In Petersburg there are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities with RN staff. See what types of shifts, contract durations, job specialties, and nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer to help you find your next RN travel nursing position in or nearby Petersburg.

Amedisys Brookside Home Health of Williamsburg #1753
Shifts
8 D
Job Durations
13
Departments
Home Health Home Health Home Health Hospice
Address
460 McLaws Circle, Suite 250
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (Simplify)
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 16, and 13
Address
8260 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
CJW Chippenham Campus
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 213, and 26
Address
7101 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
Nearby Neighborhoods
Westover Gardens (23225), Westlake Hills (23225), Pinehurts (23225), Forest Hill Farms (23225), Chippenham Village (23225)
Dr.Thomas J Whalen MD PC
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
1, 13, 7, and 8
Address
8314 Kaseman Ct NE
Richmond, NM 87110
John Randolph Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
411 West Randolph Road
Hopewell, VA 23860
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 6, 3, and 4
Address
1401 Johnston-Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hobby Hill Farms (23225), Fernleigh (23225), Twin Valley Farms (23225), Pittaway Farms (23225), Huguenot Farms (23225)
Saint Francis Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 10, and 14
Address
13700 St Francis Blvd
Midlothian, VA 23114
Saint Mary’s Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 16, 13, 10, 7, 14, and 8
Address
5801 Bremo Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fairway Acres (23221), Southampton (23221), Cherokee Hills (23218), Willow Oaks (23218), Southhampton Hills (23225)
Southampton Memorial Hospital (Simplify)
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
100 Fairview Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
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