American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a WA or compact license, prior travel nursing experience, and 1 year of ER experience.
Details
- 13-week assignment in a hospital Emergency Department
- Treats adult and pediatric ER patients across ambulance triage, ED holding, and lobby triage areas
- Unit includes 11 hallway beds and 29 standard beds for a total of 40 beds
- Performs procedures including chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP, procedural sedation, RSI, trach care, and ventilator management
- Administers blood/blood products, performs cardioversion/defibrillation, and manages cooling/warming blankets
- Provides CRRT/dialysis support and obtains 12-lead EKGs
- Utilizes rapid infuser equipment
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to different campuses required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Schedules posted every 6 weeks with shift start times varying between 0700-1900
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:4-5
- Skills required include respiratory care, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator patient care, ABG interpretation, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, and IV vasopressor management
- Experience with neurological emergencies including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury
- Experience with trauma cases including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, and spinal cord injury
- Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Two professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care to a combined adult/pediatric patient population in a non-trauma Level I/II emergency department setting
- Must be willing to float between sister facilities as needed
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Non-holiday requested time off is limited to 5 days, with additional time added to the end of the contract
- Former permanent employees of any Providence-affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify
- Candidates must disclose any prior employment history with Providence facilities, including permanent, travel, or per-diem work
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a lower bill rate
American Traveler Job ID #P-738516. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.