ER RN
Tacoma, 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 ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center emergency department, requiring 1+ year of strong ED experience and WA/compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with Level IV NICU, 60 beds including 21 inpatient holding, 2 psych rooms, and 14 hall spaces
• Average of 140-150 patients per day in a high acuity receiving facility
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics with cases including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, adult psych, chest pain, and respiratory issues
• Patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no tele tech support
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start
• 1+ year of strong ED experience required
• General ED skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medication administration
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Support on the unit includes ER tech, charge nurse, resource/float nurse, RT 24/7, ED educator, security 24/7, house supervisor 24/7, and pharmacy 24/7
• Orientation includes NEO on day one (badge, Epic training if needed) and meeting with the educator, followed by 3-4 twelve-hour shifts with a preceptor on assigned shift
• Day/mid or night/mid shifts may switch during the contract but remain consistent for each 6-week block
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but efforts are made to accommodate staff preferences
• Up to 5 days of time off may be approved during the contract
• Holiday coverage required for 3 of 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Any professional scrub color is acceptable
• Piercings limited to modest studs only, and tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position