Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,470 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Puyallup, WA

Join a fast-paced Level III Trauma Center as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Puyallup, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers competitive weekly pay, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a high-acuity emergency department.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour mids or nights, with start times typically around 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Rotating weekends based on department needs
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Patient Volume: Approximately 200 emergency visits per day
• Department: 46-bed Emergency Department within a Level III Trauma Center
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4–5, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
• Charting: Epic; recent Epic experience required
• Orientation: Department orientation followed by a 12-hour precepted shift

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible to 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 experience
• Successful completion of a required telemetry competency examination before the start date
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency assessment skills
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications, and emergency department workflows
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory, behavioral health, and geriatric presentations
• Travel nursing experience is welcome; first-time travelers may be considered

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care in a high-volume, high-acuity environment.
• Assess and prioritize patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Care for patients with trauma, gunshot wounds, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health concerns, respiratory conditions, falls, and other complex medical needs.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy, administer medications and cardiac drips, and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with procedural sedation, blood administration, thrombolytic medication administration, and emergency interventions.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, emergency medical technicians, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in patient and family education, care coordination, discharge planning, and transfers when indicated.
• Maintain a professional, adaptable approach while supporting changing patient volumes and acuity levels.

Travel Nursing in Puyallup, Washington

Puyallup offers the appeal of a welcoming community in the scenic South Puget Sound region. Located near Tacoma and within easy reach of the Cascade foothills, the area provides access to parks, outdoor recreation, local dining, and convenient regional amenities. It’s an inviting destination for travel nurses who enjoy a balance of community charm, natural beauty, and access to larger metropolitan areas.

Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team in Puyallup, Washington, and advance your nursing career through a rewarding Level III Trauma Center contract.

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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 #529875. 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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