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 | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics, averaging 140–150 patients per day
- Manage complex presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory distress, adult psychiatric emergencies, and chest pain
- Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access and medication administration, procedural sedation, and blood product administration
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with potential flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients
- Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR (required)
- May float between two ED locations (approximately 8 minutes apart); assigned location communicated prior to shift start, with mid-shift float possible but not routine
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of strong Emergency Department experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
- Traveler Competency Exam and Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a Level II Trauma Center environment
- Familiarity with cardiac drips and advanced cardiac medication administration
- Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced emergency settings with diverse acuity levels
- Prior travel nursing experience with demonstrated adaptability across ED environments
Why Join Us
- Traveler-friendly culture with a team-oriented environment; many travelers choose to extend their assignments at this facility
- Robust on-unit support including ER techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), security (24/7), house supervisor (24/7), and an ED educator