Cross Country Nurses 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
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Tacoma, WA. The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced ER nurse to join a Level II trauma center with a high patient volume and diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The role involves providing critical care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, supporting trauma and emergency cases across various shifts.
Job Details:
- Position Description: ER Nurse responsible for delivering high-quality emergency care at a trauma and high-acuity receiving facility with 60 beds and an average of 140-150 patients per day.
- Required Qualifications: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB certifications; minimum of 1 year ED experience; valid licensure to practice as an RN; experience with EPIC electronic medical record system; ability to interpret cardiac rhythms, administer IVs, and manage ED drips and medications.
- Schedule: Evening shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates are required to complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start. Orientation includes badge issuance, Epic training if needed, and shadowing with a preceptor. Flexibility to float between two nearby EDs may be required, with prior knowledge of location. The facility operates 24/7 supporting a team of ER techs, charge nurses, resource/float nurses, security, support staff, and pharmacists. Shift schedules are released two weeks prior, with every other weekend rotation and options for up to five days off. Holiday coverage includes 3 of the 5 major holidays.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1334467. 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus