Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,166 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level III Trauma Center with diverse patient populations and advanced emergency care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department of a Level III Trauma Center
• Unit has 46 beds, including 5 safe psych rooms and fast track areas
• Patient types include pediatrics to geriatrics, trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, and adult psych
• Small pediatric population; most pediatric cases are transferred
• Day shift patient ratios are typically 1:4-5, flexing to 5 based on acuity and staffing
• 12-hour day and mid shifts with varying weekend requirements
• No floating required
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris, Pyxis, and central/bedside telemetry monitoring (no tele tech)
• No invasive neuro procedures performed
• Responsibilities include providing emergency care to high-acuity and diverse patient populations
• Support team includes ER techs, charge nurse, float/resource nurse, RT, ED educator, 24/7 security, house supervisor, social work, and pharmacy
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Orientation includes a day for NEO and Epic training, mental health area introduction, and a 12-hour precepted shift
• Must work at least 2 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
• Professional scrubs in any color are allowed; modest piercings and non-offensive tattoos are permitted
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• The department is traveler-friendly, fast-paced, and team-oriented

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license (can submit with proof of pending license application)
• Minimum of 2 years of ED experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB
• Skills must include cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, procedural sedation, blood administration, administration of TNK and cardiac medications, and general ED medication knowledge
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start

Benefits

• 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
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612132. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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