Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Tacoma, WA | Acute Care / Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Every-other weekend required | Occasional holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department seeing approximately 125–140 patients per day across 33 beds and 2 trauma bays
- Manage a patient ratio of 3–4:1, caring for patients presenting with emergency conditions such as stroke, STEMI, trauma, and ACS
- Perform lab draws and utilize Epic EMR for documentation and patient management
- Operate within a unit supported by ED Technicians, 24/7 charge nurses, 24/7 security, 24/7 IV team, and 24/7 respiratory therapy
- Care for patients in a unit equipped with ventilators, 5 psych/seclusion rooms, and coverage from both ED physicians and mid-level providers
- Maintain compliance with required dress code: navy blue scrubs (top and bottom)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Required certifications: TNCC, PALS, ACLS, and BLS
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment
- Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-acuity emergency department environment
- Familiarity with trauma, stroke, STEMI, and ACS patient populations
- Experience working with ventilated patients in an ED setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, security, IV team, and respiratory therapy on-site
- Join a fast-paced, high-acuity team treating a diverse range of emergency presentations with robust ancillary support