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

Why Join Us Join a collaborative, team-oriented Emergency Department at a community-based Level 3 Trauma Center with robust around-the-clock support including charge nurses, phlebotomy-certified techs, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 21-bed Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population including geriatric, abdominal pain, chest pain, stroke, psychiatric, respiratory, and pediatric (approximately 15%) cases.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room / 12-Hour Nights

Location

Spokane Valley, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every-other-weekend rotation | 1 holiday per contract expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 21-bed Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population including geriatric, abdominal pain, chest pain, stroke, psychiatric, respiratory, and pediatric (approximately 15%) cases
• Operate within a pod-based staffing model with an expected patient ratio of 1:4 (approximately 8 patients shared among 3 nurses per pod)
• Perform and assist with advanced clinical skills including TNK administration, conscious sedation, chest tube management, and central line care
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR (required)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, ER techs, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and critical care float staff available around the clock
• Monitor patients via bedside telemetry and nurse's station telemetry systems

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI or MOAB, and NIHSS certifications all required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Completion of MHS Tele Test prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5 or more years of Emergency Department experience
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Ultrasound-guided IV placement skills
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented Emergency Department at a community-based Level 3 Trauma Center with robust around-the-clock support including charge nurses, phlebotomy-certified techs, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage
• Enjoy free on-site parking and a structured orientation program including NEO, EPIC training, skills check-offs, and precepted shifts to set you up for success