Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,363 per week

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: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for off-campus emergency departments in WA requiring WA or compact RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in off-campus emergency departments with an average census between 60-110 patients per day
• Each ED has 10-12 beds with additional hall spaces for patient care
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics, including 25% pediatrics, walk-in trauma, cardiac, neuro, GI, respiratory, psychiatric cases, and frequent GSWs
• 12-hour night shifts with 36 hours per week and a 6-week schedule
• Primary assignment to one off-campus ED with requirement to float to other locations as needed; floating may occur mid-shift
• Typical nurse-patient ratios are 1:4; fast track may be 1:6 with a team nurse
• No respiratory therapists onsite; RNs are responsible for ventilator and BiPAP management
• Charting is done using Epic, and the unit uses Alaris and Pyxis equipment
• RNs are responsible for mixing their own medications under pharmacy supervision via video conference
• LPNs and EST/phlebotomy team provide support with low-acuity patients, procedures, and blood draws
• Orientation includes hospital orientation, a day with the OCED educator, an 8-hour respiratory class, and unit-based training
• N95s, PAPRs, and goggles required as PPE
• Negotiable weekend and holiday coverage as part of the rotation
• Scrubs of any color allowed
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers are welcome
• RNs may be assigned charge duties with on-the-job training offered

Requirements

• Current WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of true ER experience required; 5 years for CAP assignments
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Must complete and pass a traveler telemetry competency test prior to start
• Demonstrated skills in ED nursing, customer service, medication administration, handling chest tubes, central lines, strong IV skills, and willingness to take charge after facility-based training
• Epic charting system experience preferred but not required
• Able to provide care to intubated patients and manage ventilators and BiPAP after onboarding training

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-612209. 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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