Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,292 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of ED experience and multiple advanced certifications.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds, including 46 ED beds (5 Safe Psych rooms; Fast Track with 4 hallway spots and 1 room)
• Average of 200 patients per day
• Patient population spans peds to geriatrics, including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, and high acuity medical cases
• High geriatric population, primarily falls and STEMI
• No invasive neuro procedures such as craniotomies performed
• Limited pediatric cases, typically transferred to Mary Bridge
• Day shift ratio of 1:4-5, with ability to flex to 5 based on acuity and staffing
• Charts in Epic, uses Alaris and Pyxis systems
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech
• 12-hour Mid/Night shifts, including Day 0700-1900, Night 1900-0700, and Mid shifts of 1100-2300 or 1500-0300
• Mid/Night submissions predominately scheduled for night shift (1900-0700)
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Schedules provided three weeks at a time, distributed about 10 days in advance
• No floating required
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and ED drips/medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Support staff includes ER techs, resource/float nurses, 24/7 RT, ED educator, increased security assigned to ED, 24/7 house supervisor, 24/7 social work services, and 24/7 pharmacy support
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• Two-day orientation including NEO, EPIC training if needed, time in mental health area and front area, followed by a 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Any professional scrub color accepted
• Modest piercings (studs only) permitted; tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture that is traveler friendly, with many travelers extending their contracts
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Nurse Manager approves requested time off

American Traveler Job ID #P-759606. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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