Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,395 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 requiring 2+ years of ED experience and recent Epic experience in a Level III Trauma Center.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds and 46 ED beds, including 5 Safe Psych rooms and a 5-bay Fast Track
• Average of 200 patients per day
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics, including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, adult psych, respiratory issues, and high acuity medical cases
• High geriatric population with frequent falls and STEMI presentations
• No invasive neuro procedures such as craniotomies performed
• Small pediatric volume, with most pediatric patients transferred to Mary Bridge
• Day shift ratio of 1:4-5, with flexibility to 5 based on acuity and staffing
• 12-hour mids/nights shift schedule with shift start times of 1500 or 1900
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Schedules provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed approximately 10 days in advance

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Supported by ED tech, resource/float nurse, charge nurse, ED educator, and 24/7 RT, social work, pharmacy, security, and house supervisor coverage
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring available at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Two-day orientation includes NEO, Epic training if needed, time with the educator, and 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)
• Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
• Modest piercings (studs only) and non-offensive tattoos are permitted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, traveler-friendly culture with many travelers extending their contracts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-765692. 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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