Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Puyallup, Washington

Apply now for a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract in a high-acuity Emergency Department at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, Washington. Join a fast-paced, team-oriented ED serving approximately 200 patients per day, with care provided across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics. This travel nursing opportunity includes trauma, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory conditions, mental health concerns, and geriatric emergencies. Puyallup offers a welcoming South Puget Sound setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic surroundings, and the greater Tacoma-Seattle region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Setting: Level III Trauma Center Emergency Department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour mid/night shifts; typical start times are 1500 or 1900
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Variable weekends, no on-call requirement, and schedules provided approximately three weeks at a time
• Holiday Requirement: Two of five major holidays, based on department needs
• Patient Volume: Approximately 200 patients per day; typical ratios are 1:4-5, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
• Charting: Recent Epic experience required
• Parking: Free parking in designated areas

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Recent Epic experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV, medication administration, and emergency nursing skills
• Experience with procedural sedation and blood administration
• Familiarity with emergency cardiac medications and high-acuity medical patients
• Ability to complete and pass the required traveler telemetry competency before the start date
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and a patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory emergencies, mental health conditions, and other high-acuity presentations
• Assess, prioritize, monitor, and reassess patients while responding quickly to changes in clinical status
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and safely administer medications, including cardiac medications and emergency drips as indicated
• Perform IV starts, blood administration, procedural sedation support, and other general Emergency Department procedures
• Care for patients across the lifespan, including a high geriatric population and a smaller pediatric population requiring transfer when appropriate
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, security, emergency technicians, and other members of the care team
• Support a safe, organized, patient-centered environment in a high-volume Emergency Department

Apply now to join this Washington travel nursing opportunity as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Puyallup.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525721. 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: ER

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