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 | Every Other Weekend Rotation | Holidays as needed per unit
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department seeing 90–110 patients daily across a 32-bed unit
- Manage a diverse patient population including general ED complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health patients, and geriatric patients
- Maintain a 1:4 RN-to-patient ratio with PCT support
- Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, PCTs, hospitalists, ED physicians, mid-level providers, and RT available 24/7
- Perform or coordinate lab draws alongside phlebotomy and patient care technicians
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department experience (travel RN); minimum 4 years required for CAP placement
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 1 & 2 or CPI
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR strongly expected
- Strong soft skills: team-oriented, organized, effective communicator, and strong time management
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Familiarity with behavioral health and geriatric patient populations in an ED setting
- Experience working in a high-census, fast-paced emergency department environment
Why Join Us
- Supportive department structure with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, receptionist/HUC, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist support — charge nurses do not take patients
- No on-call requirements, no floating to other units, and free on-site parking