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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Tacoma, Washington provides high-acuity emergency care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a fast-paced trauma setting. The role supports patients with trauma, sepsis, cardiac and respiratory conditions, stroke, diabetic emergencies, chest pain, and behavioral health needs while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: At least 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), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and traveler competency examination certification; demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms, perform intravenous skills, administer medications and cardiac drips, support procedural sedation, and administer blood products; electronic medical record experience required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care to pediatric through geriatric patients with high-acuity emergency conditions, including trauma, sepsis, cardiac conditions, respiratory issues, stroke, diabetic emergencies, chest pain, and behavioral health needs.
- Typical patient assignment is 1:4, with flexibility to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients.
- The care team includes emergency department technicians, respiratory therapy, resource nursing support, security, pharmacy, and house supervision.
- A traveler competency examination must be completed and passed before the assignment begins.
- Orientation includes initial onboarding, electronic medical record training as needed, educator support, and precepted shifts.
- Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with no on-call requirement.
- Holiday coverage includes 3 of 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 #1334466. 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