Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Puyallup, WA

Robust unit support available 24/7 including ER techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, security, social work, and a house supervisor — allowing nurses to focus on patient care. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging 200 patients per day, serving a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care – Level III Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900 start times) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging 200 patients per day, serving a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Manage high-acuity cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory emergencies, and adult psychiatric presentations
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access, medication administration including drips, and procedural sedation
• Administer blood products and cardiac medications; TNK administration experience preferred
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Epic electronic health record system
• Monitor patients via central and bedside telemetry at the nursing station; Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TNK (tenecteplase) administration
• Background working with high geriatric populations including falls and STEMI cases
• Familiarity with procedural sedation protocols in an ED setting
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly environment with a strong team-oriented culture and a history of travelers choosing to extend their assignments
• Robust unit support available 24/7 including ER techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, security, social work, and a house supervisor — allowing nurses to focus on patient care