Travel ER RN - $2,419 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring WA or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of ED experience in a larger trauma setting.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 56 beds, expanding to 60-70 with hall beds
• Dedicated Fast Track area with 6 beds
• Separate Triage area with 5 beds; travelers may be assigned after taking a triage test, though staff are typically prioritized
• 18 ED beds designated for inpatient holds, with ED RNs managing these holds (inpatient RNs may float in to assist)
• Locked hallway with 6 private psych/seclusion treatment rooms
• In-house security on site
• Approximately 170-200 patients per day with 1:3 ratios, or 1:4 for low acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, respiratory, abdominal pain, and mental health
• ED Techs perform EKGs; RTs manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and complete ABGs
• Telemetry monitoring in use with monitor techs available; RNs read strips
• Radiology located adjacent to the ED with transport support
• Nurse or ED Tech performs blood draws primarily, with lab assistance for difficult draws
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-730p
• Weekend requirements based on unit needs/demands
• No call or standby requirement, though extra shifts may be available
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a larger trauma center setting required
• BSN not required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Nursys license verification required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department treating a wide range of acute conditions
• Work alongside ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, ED Techs, and CNAs
• Orientation includes 1 day of compliance training (8-10 hours) and 1 day of department-specific orientation (12 hours)
• Must work holidays in November/December; manager will consider excusing 1 of 3 holidays if it does not conflict with unit demands
• Professional scrub colors accepted per dress code
• No RTO accommodated during the first full week of the assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-772299. 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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