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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3 Trauma Center Emergency Department requiring 3-5 years of ER experience in a Level 3 or higher facility and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 24-bed Emergency Department, including 8 behavioral health rooms in a locked unit
• Level 3 Trauma Center and Level 3 NICU facility
• Patient population includes psych, trauma, general medical, sepsis, cardiac, stroke, and abdominal/chest pain cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5, with traditional travelers able to take up to 1:5-6 with low acuity patients
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No regular floating required, though traditional travelers may occasionally float to a free-standing ER or elsewhere within the facility as a helping hand
• Support staff includes 2-4 ER techs per shift, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, and resource nurse
• EPIC EMR required for all RNs
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC for traditional travelers), NIHSS, TNCC (or ATCN for traditional travelers), and MOAB/CPI (may start without MOAB/CPI)
• 3-5 years of ER experience in a Level 3 trauma center or higher required (traditional travelers require 2+ years)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skilled in RSI, conscious sedation, and management of lines/drains/tubes
• General ER skills required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a wide range of emergency conditions including trauma, cardiac, stroke, and behavioral health cases
• Utilizes a 1:1 preceptor model for new graduate nurses
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Scrub color is flexible as long as professional and solid-colored
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered for traditional traveler positions
• Holiday coverage required as needed per unit
• Standard time-off requests of up to 7 days are approved, with additional requests requiring nurse manager approval