Emergency Department RN
Spokane Valley, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and multiple critical care certifications.

Details

• 12-hour night shift position, 36 hours per week
• Emergency Services unit at a 123-bed, Level 3 Trauma Center community hospital
• 21 beds, plus 8 hallway, 5 fast track, and 4-12 outpatient overflow beds
• Patient population includes geriatric, abdominal pain, chest pain, stroke, psych, and respiratory cases, with 15% pediatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, structured in pods with 8 patients shared among 3 nurses
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI or MOAB, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, 5 years preferred
• Skills required in TNK administration, conscious sedation, chest tube management, and central lines
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Support staff includes phlebotomy-certified ER techs, 24-7 receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, respiratory therapist, and hospitalist coverage
• Many ER nurses are trained in ultrasound-guided IV placement; a dedicated VAT team is available Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Department and critical care float pool available as backup support, though no dedicated resource nurse
• One week of orientation includes NEO, Epic training, skills check-offs, and 2-3 precepted shifts
• MHS Tele Test must be completed prior to arrival
• One holiday coverage expected per contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved
• Scrubs of any professional color permitted
• Free parking available
• Facility does not have a dedicated cardiac cath lab; cardiac catheterization patients are transferred to a nearby facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply