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 Mids)
Location
Tacoma, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Variable Mid/Day or Mid/Evening Shifts | 12-Hour Shifts | Possible start times include 0600, 0900, 1100, 1200, 1500, and 1800 | Every-other-weekend rotation | Holiday coverage as needed by the unit
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging 90–110 patients per day across a 32-bed unit
- Manage a patient population that includes general ED complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health patients, and geriatric patients
- Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4, collaborating closely with PCTs, charge nurses, hospitalists, ED physicians, and mid-level providers
- Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Perform or coordinate lab draws alongside phlebotomy and patient care technicians
- Demonstrate strong communication, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced team environment
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 1 & 2 or CPI
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience (traditional traveler); minimum 4 years required for CAP placement
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Proficiency in general ED clinical skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with EPIC EMR in an emergency department setting
- Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Experience caring for behavioral health and geriatric patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-census, fast-paced ED environment
Why Join Us
- Supportive department structure with 24/7 charge nurse coverage (non-patient assignment), respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and HUC/receptionist support
- No on-call requirements, no floating outside the unit, and free on-site parking