Travel Emergency Department Nurse
3 days ago
Tacoma
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 02/02/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a hospital Emergency Department (ED) with 60 beds including inpatient holding, psych rooms, and hall spaces, • High-acuity Level II Trauma Center serving pediatric to geriatric patients with a range of conditions including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, mental health, and respiratory issues, • Average daily census of 140-150 patients, • Typical patient ratios are 1:4, flexing to 1:5 for lower acuity, • Night shifts are 12 hours, with a weekend rotation every other week, • No floating required, • Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and centralized/bedside telemetry at the nursing station, • Provide comprehensive care to a diverse and high-acuity patient population including trauma and psych cases, • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including ER techs, charge nurses, resource/float nurses, RT, ED educator, security, house supervisor, and pharmacy, all available 24/7, • Orientation includes NEO with EPIC training if needed and 3-4 peer precepted shifts, • Required coverage for 3 of 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, • Professional attire required; any color scrubs allowed as long as professional, • Free parking available in designated areas, • Team-oriented, traveler-friendly unit where many travelers choose to extend\n \n Requirements\n, • Active WA or compact RN license, • Minimum 1 year of strong Emergency Department nursing experience, • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications, • Ability to complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start, • Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications, • Experience with Epic charting system preferred, • First-time travelers will not be considered\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.