ER RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with WA or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ER experience for a 13-week acute care assignment.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 33 beds including 2 trauma bays and 5 psych/seclusion rooms
• Handles 125-140 patients per day with nurse-to-patient ratios of 3-4:1
• Common diagnoses include stroke, STEMI, trauma, and ACS
• Fast track services available
• 24/7 charge nurse, security, IV team, and respiratory therapy support
• ED Technicians support nursing staff, and both physicians and mid-levels staff the unit
• Pharmacy coverage available 20 hours per day (0700-0300)
• Uses Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule, 6a-630p, 12-hour shifts
• Every-other-weekend requirement with occasional holiday coverage
• Primary location is this facility, but floating is required within the region, including Lakewood, WA and Enumclaw, WA locations as needed
• Vent-capable patients

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Lab draw skills required
• Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a range of trauma, cardiac, stroke, and acute presentations
• 1-day floor specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrub top and bottom required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment