Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
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Location
Puyallup, WA
General Information
- Level III Trauma Center
- 375 Licensed Beds
- 46 Specialty Beds (including 5 Safe Psych rooms and Fast Track areas)
- Average of 200 patients per day
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
- First-time travel nurses welcome
Patient Types
- Comprehensive care: pediatrics to geriatrics
- Common conditions: Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID-19, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health issues, respiratory conditions
- High acuity medical cases
- Notable geriatric population (falls, STEMI)
- Minor pediatric cases typically transferred to specialized facilities
Patient Ratios
- Day shift ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (flexible based on acuity and staffing)
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Intervention / Management of Assaultive Behavior)
Skills Required
- General Emergency Department experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
- IV skills and administration of medications
- Proficient in procedural sedation and blood administration
- Experience with TNK administration preferred
- Familiarity with cardiac medications
- Recent experience with the EPIC charting system is required
Support on the Unit
- ER Technicians for glucose checks and additional support
- Access to 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
- Dedicated Charge Nurse who typically does not take a patient assignment
- Resource/Float Nurse available
- ED Educator present for guidance and training
- Security and Social Work Services on-site 24/7
- Pharmacy support around-the-clock for medication management
Charting System and Equipment
- EPIC (recent experience required)
- Alaris and Pyxis systems
- Telemetry monitoring from both central and bedside locations
Orientation
- Day one includes onboarding (NEO) and EPIC training if needed
- Day two consists of a full 12-hour shift with a preceptor
- Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed before starting
Scheduling
- Open to 48-hour contracts
- Shifts available include days/mids and mids/nights
- Scheduling is done week-by-week, but may be subject to change based on unit needs
- Schedules provided three weeks in advance and time-off requests must be approved by the Nurse Manager
- Two major holidays required out of five: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
Other Notes
- Scrub color: Any professional color permitted
- Piercings: Modest/studs only; tattoos must be non-offensive
- Free parking available in designated areas
- Welcoming culture for travelers; many extended contracts available
- Fast-paced and team-oriented environment
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175423. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.