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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Tacoma, WA. This position supports a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department serving patients from pediatric through geriatric populations. The role requires strong emergency department experience, advanced clinical certifications, telemetry competency, and the ability to provide care for trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, behavioral health, and other emergent conditions.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of strong emergency department experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) certification; Traveler Competency Exam and telemetry competency exam completed and passed before the start date; proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, intravenous skills, medication administration, drips, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications; Electronic medical record experience using Epic.
- Schedule: Evening shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with no on-call requirement.
- Additional Information: Provides care for trauma, gunshot wounds, sepsis, COVID-19, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, mental health conditions, respiratory issues, adult psychiatric conditions, and chest pain. The department averages 140150 patients per day, with typical patient ratios of 1:4 and flexibility to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients. Clinical support includes emergency department technicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, security, resource nursing, and house supervision. Orientation includes electronic medical record training as needed, educator support, and a precepted 12-hour shift. Professional scrub colors are permitted, and modest stud piercings and non-offensive tattoos are required.
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 #1335939. 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