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

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, with an average of 140–150 patients per day. Manage a wide range of emergency presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory distress, chest pain, and adult psychiatric conditions.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room / 12-Hour Nights

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, with an average of 140–150 patients per day
• Manage a wide range of emergency presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory distress, chest pain, and adult psychiatric conditions
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion and management, procedural sedation, blood administration, and administration of cardiac medications and drips
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Monitor patients via central and bedside telemetry at the nursing station; no telemetry technician on unit
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:4, with the possibility of flexing to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 1 year of strong, recent Emergency Department experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Traveler Competency Exam (Traveler Telemetry Competency) must be completed and passed prior to start date
• Epic EMR proficiency required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for psychiatric patients in an ED setting
• Comfort working in a high-volume, high-acuity receiving facility

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ED environment with 24/7 resources including respiratory therapy, pharmacy (code assistance), security, house supervisor, an ED educator, and ER tech support — with no floating required
• Structured orientation includes new employee onboarding, Epic training as needed, and 3–4 preceptored 12-hour shifts on your assigned shift, setting you up for a smooth transition into the unit