Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
Location: Tacoma, WA
Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center, Level IV NICU
Bed Capacity: 60 (including 21 Inpatient Holding Beds, 2 Psychiatric Rooms, and 14 Hall Spaces)
Average Daily Patient Volume: 140-150 patients
Position Overview
This position requires a Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year of strong experience in the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will have experience handling high-acuity patients across a diverse age range, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Patient Types
- Trauma
- Gunshot Wounds (GSW)
- Sepsis
- COVID-19
- STEMI
- Stroke
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Mental Health Emergencies
- Respiratory Issues
- Adult Psychiatric Patients
- Chest Pain
Patient Ratios
The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. This may flex to 1:5 for lower acuity patients.
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 Institute/Management of Actual or Potential Aggression)
- Traveler Competency Exam
Required Skills
- General Emergency Department experience
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- IV skills
- Knowledge of medication administration, including drips
- Experience with procedural sedation
- Blood administration
- Administration of cardiac medications
Support on the Unit
- Emergency Room Technicians for glucose checks and assistance with splinting
- Charge Nurse available (rarely takes an assignment)
- Resource/Float Nurses as per staffing needs
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
- ED Educator support
- Security personnel present 24/7
- House Supervisor available 24/7
- Pharmacy support available around the clock, assisting in codes
Charting System/Equipment
- Electronic Medical Records: Epic
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
- Central and Bedside Telemetry Monitoring at the Nursing Station
Orientation
- First day includes NEO (badge issuance, Epic training if required) and a meeting with the educator
- 3-4, 12-hour shifts with a preceptor on assigned shifts
- Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to starting
Scheduling
- Shift options available:
- Days: 0700-1900, 0900-2100
- Mids: 1100-2300, 1300-0100
- Eve/Night: 1500-0300, 1900-0700
- Shift rotations may occur during the contract but will remain the same for 6-week blocks
- Weekend rotation is required every other weekend
- Time off may be approved for up to 5 days
- Holiday expectations include working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving,
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19213333. 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.