Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department position requiring at least 1 year of strong ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with Level IV NICU, 60 beds including 21 inpatient holding, 2 psych rooms, and 14 hall spaces
• Averages 140-150 patients per day with a high acuity patient population
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics, including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, adult psych, and chest pain cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• 12-hour night shifts with weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• May float regularly between two EDs located 8 minutes apart, with location known prior to shift start
• Possible mid-shift floating, though not routine
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of strong ED experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medication administration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Additional Information

• Supported by ER techs, charge nurses, resource/float nurses, respiratory therapy, ED educator, security, house supervisor, and pharmacy staff available 24/7
• Orientation includes a NEO day with badge and Epic training if needed, followed by 3-4 twelve-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Shift schedules are released two weeks prior to the start of the scheduling period
• Shift blocks typically remain consistent for 6-week periods, though block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Holiday coverage required for 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Up to 5 days of approved time off during the contract
• Any professional scrub color is acceptable
• Modest piercings (studs only) and non-offensive tattoos are permitted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture that is traveler friendly, with many travelers choosing to extend
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position