ER RN
Lakewood, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience, TNCC/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certification, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department setting with a fast track area
• 27 beds/trauma bays including fast track, no psych/seclusion rooms
• Patient volume of 84-118 patients per day across all ages and varied diagnoses
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• Night shift schedule, 6:00pm-6:30am
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required unless time off is requested in advance
• Uses Epic EMR
• ED Techs support the unit; no nurse aides or paramedics
• 1:1 security/patient sitters available as needed
• RNs perform lab draws with lab as backup; ED functions as its own IV Team
• Respiratory Therapy covers ventilator management
• RT and pharmacy coverage available 24/7
• ED MDs only, no mid-levels noted
• Charge nurse role available for experienced RNs
• Floor-specific orientation provided
• Primary assignment to one facility with potential float requirement across two additional facilities in the region if needed
• Any scrub color permitted

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
• NRP certification required for staff but not for travelers
• Active certifications required at time of consideration, pending certifications not accepted
• BSN not required
• Must be able to perform lab draws and IV insertion
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across all ages and a wide range of diagnoses and acuity levels
• Participate in a collaborative ED team structure with charge nurse support for experienced staff
• Floating may be required within the regional facility network, with additional compensation offered for shifts worked outside the primary facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position