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 (RN) – Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, Washington
Join a collaborative Emergency Department team in Puyallup, WA, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide high-acuity care in a Level III Trauma Center. First-time travelers are welcome in this traveler-friendly nursing opportunity.
Located in the scenic Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Tacoma, Seattle, and the natural beauty of Mount Rainier. It is an appealing destination for nurses who enjoy both vibrant city amenities and outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Emergency RN)
- Healthcare Setting: Level III Trauma Center Emergency Department
- Location: Puyallup, Washington
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Options: Day, mid, or night starts, including 0700, 1100, 1500, and 1900; specific scheduling may vary by unit needs
- Scheduling: No on-call requirement; variable weekends and holiday rotation may apply
- Patient Volume: Approximately 200 patients per day in a 46-bed Emergency Department
- Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4–5 on days, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
- Floating: None
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
- At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
- Recent Epic documentation experience
- Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency nursing skills
- Experience with or demonstrated competency in procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications, and high-acuity patient care
- Ability to successfully complete the required traveler telemetry competency assessment before starting
- Adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication in a high-volume Emergency Department
Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide timely, compassionate nursing care to pediatric through geriatric patients
- Care for patients with trauma, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory conditions, mental health concerns, falls, and other high-acuity medical needs
- Perform focused nursing assessments, prioritize care, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry-monitored patients
- Administer medications, cardiac therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments safely and accurately
- Support procedural sedation and other emergency procedures within scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, security, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered Emergency Department environment
Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse opportunity in Puyallup, Washington, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Puget Sound region.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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 #525723. 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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