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

Why Join Us Robust on-unit support structure including ER techs, charge nurses, a dedicated ED educator, respiratory therapy 24/7, pharmacy support during codes, house supervisor 24/7, and 24/7 security — fostering a traveler-friendly, team-oriented culture where many travelers choose to extend. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department averaging 140–150 patients per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (12-Hour Mids)

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care / Level II Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite | 12-Hour Mid Shifts (1100–2300 or 1300–0100) | Every-other-weekend rotation | No on-call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department averaging 140–150 patients per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Manage a broad range of presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory emergencies, mental health, and adult psych cases
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with the ability to flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients as needed
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access and management, medication administration including drips and cardiac medications, procedural sedation, and blood administration
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• May float between two ED locations (approximately 8 minutes apart); float location communicated prior to shift start

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• 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 date
• Proficiency with Epic EMR is required
• Demonstrated skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, drip and cardiac medication administration, procedural sedation, and blood administration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or similarly high-acuity emergency environment
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting with a diverse patient population
• Experience with telemetry monitoring (central and bedside); note: no telemetry technician on unit

Why Join Us

• Robust on-unit support structure including ER techs, charge nurses, a dedicated ED educator, respiratory therapy 24/7, pharmacy support during codes, house supervisor 24/7, and 24/7 security — fostering a traveler-friendly, team-oriented culture where many travelers choose to extend
• Structured orientation including facility onboarding and 3–4 preceptored 12-hour shifts, with free parking available in designated areas