Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,431 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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring at least 1 year of strong ED experience and active WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with Level IV NICU and 60 beds, including 21 inpatient holding, 2 psych rooms, and 14 hall spaces
• High acuity receiving facility averaging 140-150 patients per day
• Patient population spans pediatrics to geriatrics with trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, adult psych, chest pain, and respiratory cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• 12-hour mid shifts (1100-2300 or 1300-0100), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• May float regularly between two ED locations approximately 8 minutes apart, with shift location known in advance
• Occasional mid-shift floating possible, though not routine
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of strong ED experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Strong ED skills required including cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, drips, medication administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications

Additional Information

• Unit support includes ER tech, charge nurse, resource/float nurse (pending staffing), 24/7 RT, ED educator, 24/7 security, 24/7 house supervisor, and 24/7 pharmacy support
• Orientation includes Day 1 NEO with badge and EPIC training if needed, followed by 3-4 twelve-hour shifts with a preceptor on assigned shift
• Schedule released two weeks prior to start of the scheduling period
• Day/mid or night/mid shift rotations may switch during contract but remain consistent for 6-week blocks
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but staff-friendly scheduling is prioritized
• Holiday coverage required for 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Up to 5 days of time off can be approved during the contract
• Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
• Modest/stud piercings only and non-offensive tattoos permitted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Traveler-friendly, fast-paced, team-oriented culture with many travelers choosing to extend
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-772178. 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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