Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Puyallup, WA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Evenings

General Information

This position is for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds, averaging 200 patients per day.

Patient Types

• Trauma
• Gunshot Wounds (GSW)
• Sepsis
• COVID-19
• STEMI
• Stroke
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Mental Health Crises
• Respiratory Issues
• Geriatric Care
• Adult Psychiatric Care
• High Acuity Medical Cases

Patient Ratios

The typical day shift ratio is 1 nurse to 4-5 patients, with the ability to flex to 5 based on patient acuity and staffing levels.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Intervention/Management of Aggressive Behavior)

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department experience including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Intravenous (IV) skills
• Knowledge of medications and administration including drips
• Procedural sedation and blood administration
• Experience with TNK administration (preferred)
• Cardiac medication management
• Recent experience with EPIC electronic health records

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Room Technicians for tasks such as glucose checks and assisting with splinting
• Charge Nurse typically does not take patient assignments
• Resource/Float Nurse available
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• ED Educator for ongoing training and support
• Increased security presence for safety 24/7
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Social Work Services available around the clock in the ED
• Pharmacy support 24/7 for medication management and assistance during codes

Charting System/Equipment

• Epic electronic health record system (recent experience required)
• Alaris infusion systems
• Pyxis medication management system
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring without dedicated telemetry technicians

Orientation

• Day 1: New Employee Orientation, EPIC training (if needed), introduction to the mental health area
• Day 2: 12-hour shift with a preceptor in the assigned unit
• Traveler Telemetry Competency assessment required prior to the start of the position

Scheduling

• Shifts available: Days/Mids (0700, 1100) and Mids/Nights (1500, 1900)
• Scheduling works on a week-to-week basis, responsive to unit needs
• Weekend shifts vary based on demands of the unit
• Schedule provided 3 weeks in advance
• Time off subject to approval from nursing management
• Holiday expectations involve working 2 of 5 major holidays

Other Notes

• Scrub colors: Any professional colors permitted
• Piercings: Modest studs only; Tattoos: Must be non-offensive
• Free parking in designated areas available for staff
• Culture: Traveler-friendly environment, with many travelers choosing to extend their contracts.