RN Emergency Room
Job Description
This opening is for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Salem, VA, at a 500+ bed acute care hospital with specialized programs in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, behavioral health, and cancer care. The emergency department serves patients across the full acuity spectrum, from minor injuries to critically ill presentations.
The role. Working in a fast-paced emergency department, the RN will triage, assess, and treat patients of all ages while continuously prioritizing care based on acuity levels across the unit. The nurse manages multiple cases simultaneously, coordinating with physicians and other hospital departments to ensure patient safety at every step. Collaboration with patients, families, and the broader care team is central to developing effective follow-up plans and facilitating appropriate referrals. Timely, succinct, and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational policy is an ongoing expectation of the position.
What we're looking for.
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program (required)
- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited school of Nursing (preferred)
- Current licensure as an RN in the state of Virginia or current multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA is required
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
- Will consider 1 yr of RN ER in an acute care setting
- Will consider Med Surg candidates to cross train — nights shift only
Schedule. Full-time position with availability across days, nights, evenings, and mixed shifts, including rotating weekends.
Compensation. $32.33 - $48.50/hr plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.