Travel ER RN - $2,292 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level III Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of ED experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center emergency department with 375 licensed beds and 46 ED beds, including 5 safe psych rooms and a fast track area
• Averages 200 patients per day with a diverse patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Cares for trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory, and high acuity medical patients
• High geriatric population, primarily falls and STEMI cases
• Does not perform invasive neuro procedures such as craniotomies
• Small pediatric volume, typically transferred to another facility
• Day shift ratio of 1:4-5, flexing to 5 based on acuity and staffing
• 12-hour Mids/Nights shift schedule with possible shift start times of 1500 or 1900
• Shifts typically scheduled a week at a time on a consistent shift, subject to change
• Schedules provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed about 10 days prior to start of schedule
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system along with Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring managed at the nursing station without a dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ED experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and ED drips and medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Support staff includes ER techs, resource/float nurses, 24/7 RT, ED educator, 24/7 security assigned to ED, 24/7 house supervisor, 24/7 social work services, and 24/7 pharmacy support
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• Orientation includes NEO on day one with badge and Epic training as needed, time in the mental health area and front-of-house areas, followed by a 12-hour shift with a preceptor on day two
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Nurse manager approves requested time off
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Modest piercings (studs only) permitted; visible tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, traveler-friendly culture with many travelers choosing to extend their assignments
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-755290. 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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