GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, 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
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Tacoma, WA 98405
Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in Tacoma, Washington as a Travel ER Registered Nurse. Tacoma, located in the Pacific Northwest, offers a vibrant setting for your next travel assignment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours, strong team support, and the chance to make an impact in a busy high-acuity ED serving a diverse patient population.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room / Emergency Department
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Schedule: Variable day, mid, and evening start times; every other weekend rotation
- Facility Setting: Busy 32-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 90-110 patients
- Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200
- Orientation: General hospital orientation with unit training and initial guided shifts
- Charting System: EPIC
- Equipment: Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers are not accepted
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 12 or CPI certifications required
- Strong ED clinical skills and comfort working in a high-volume, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to care for adults, behavioral health patients, geriatric patients, and occasional pediatric cases
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and efficient emergency nursing care to ED patients
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and support staff
- Administer medications, initiate interventions, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and support smooth patient flow throughout the shift
- Deliver high-quality clinical care while maintaining a team-oriented approach
- Adapt to variable shift start times and contribute to every-other-weekend coverage
Apply now to join this Travel ER RN opportunity in Tacoma, WA, and take the next step in your emergency nursing career.
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 #520386. 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
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.