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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
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General Information
Location: Puyallup, WA
Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center
Licensed Beds: 375
Total ED Beds: 46 (including 5 Safe Psych rooms)
Average Patient Volume: 200 patients per day
Experience Required: 2 years in Emergency Department (ED)
Traveler Position: First-time travelers are welcome
Patient Types
- Age Range: Pediatrics to geriatrics
- Conditions Include: Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health issues, respiratory problems, and high acuity medical cases
- High Geriatric Population: Includes falls and STEMI
- Pediatric Cases: Limited; generally transferred to a specialized facility
Patient Ratios
Day Shift Patient Ratio: 1 nurse per 4-5 patients (with flexibility based on acuity and staffing)
Certifications Required
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- CPI/MOAB
Essential Skills
- General ED experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
- IV skills and knowledge of medication administration
- Experience in procedural sedation and blood administration
- Familiarity with cardiac medications and TNK administration (preferred)
Unit Support
- ER Technician: Assists with glucose checks, iStat, and splinting
- Charge Nurse: Rarely handles patient assignments
- Resource/Float Nurse available
- Respiratory Therapist: On-site 24/7
- ED Educator present for ongoing support
- Increased Security: Available 24/7 for safety
- House Supervisor: On-site 24/7
- Social Work Services: Assigned to the ED 24/7
- Pharmacy Support: Available 24/7 for medication management
Charting System and Equipment
- EHR: Epic
- Medication Delivery: Alaris and Pyxis
- Monitoring: Central and bedside telemetry
Orientation
- Day 1: New Employee Orientation, Epic training (if needed), and mental health area introduction
- Day 2: 12-hour shift with assigned preceptor
- Traveler Telemetry Competency: Required prior to starting
Scheduling
- Shift Options:
- Day: 0700-1900
- Night: 1900-0700
- Mid:
- 1100-2300 (day/mids)
- 1500-0300 (mids/night)
- Weekend Scheduling: Varies based on unit needs
- Schedule Availability: Provided 3 weeks in advance
- Time Off Requests: Approved by the Nurse Manager
Additional Information
- Scrub Colors: Professional and any color allowed
- Piercings: Modest/studs only; tattoos must be non-offensive
- Parking: Free parking in designated areas
- Team Culture: Traveler-friendly environment with a fast-paced, team-oriented focus
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175412. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
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.