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 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, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 90-110 patients
• Patient population includes general ED complaints such as abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health, and geriatric patients, with rare pediatric and occasional L&D cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4, with PCT ratio of 1:6-12
• Variable day/mid shift schedule with potential for mid/evening shifts (start times include 0600, 0900, 1100, 1200, 1500, 1800)
• 36 hours per week on a 12-hour shift schedule
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Support staff includes PCT, 24/7 receptionist/HUC, charge nurse (non-patient assignment), 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, ED physicians and mid-level providers
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 1&2 or CPI
• Strong general ED clinical skills required
• Strong soft skills including teamwork, organization, communication, and time management

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population including behavioral health and geriatric cases
• General hospital orientation followed by 1-2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor and 2-3 independent shifts to learn facility flow
• Holiday coverage required as needed per unit
• Up to 7 days RTO approved automatically, with additional requests requiring nurse manager approval
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-755904. 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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