Emergency Department RN
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and recent Epic charting experience.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds; ED has 46 beds including 5 safe psych rooms and a 5-bed fast track area
• Averages 200 patients per day
• Patient population spans peds to geriatrics including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, and high acuity medical cases
• High geriatric population, primarily falls and STEMI
• No invasive neuro procedures such as craniotomies performed
• Small pediatric volume, generally transferred to Mary Bridge
• Day shift ratio of 1:4-5, with flexibility to 5 based on acuity and staffing
• 12-hour Mids/Nights shifts, 36 hours per week
• Shift start times vary: Days/Mids at 0700 or 1100, Mids/Nights at 1500 or 1900
• Likely to work consistent shift for a week at a time, subject to change
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Schedule provided three weeks at a time, released about 10 days prior
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at nursing station; no dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, and ED drips/med administration
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Must pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit supported by ER techs, resource/float nurse, 24/7 RT, ED educator, 24/7 house supervisor, 24/7 social work services, and 24/7 pharmacy support
• Increased security assigned to the ED 24/7 for safety
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• Two-day orientation including NEO, educator meeting, and a 12-hour precepted shift
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Modest piercings (studs only) permitted; tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture that is traveler friendly, with many travelers extending their contracts
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position