ED RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring behavioral health experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department in a Level 3 trauma, comprehensive Stroke Center that also receives STEMI patients
• 17 beds that can flex to 22 with hallway beds based on staffing
• Patient population includes stroke, STEMI, sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and a heavy behavioral health caseload with rare pediatric cases (treat and transfer)
• Average of 66 patients treated per day with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Fast track available through the triage lobby; separate triage area with travelers allowed to triage if experienced
• ED holds are intermixed within the department with the ED nurse as primary nurse
• 4 designated rooms for psych patients; 24/7 in-house security
• RNs draw labs, administer common drips (insulin, cardiac, sedation, critical drips), and perform breathing treatments
• RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, ABGs, and intubation; pages available as needed
• Phillips tele monitors with RN and tech shared monitoring responsibility
• X-Ray and CT located within the ED with department staff handling all transport
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts with staggered start times (7a, 9a, 11a, 1p, 3p, 7p)
• Every other weekend requirement with some holiday coverage expected
• No call or standby requirements and no floating required within the primary facility
• May be required to float within the greater regional float pool if needed
• Travelers may be asked to serve as charge nurse, primarily on night shifts, if willing

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum of 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Behavioral health experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Serve as the primary ED nurse caring for an acute, high-volume patient population
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided with an experienced ED RN
• Royal blue scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Travelers with 1-2 completed assignments are preferred
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect among all staff levels
• Many travelers choose to extend their assignments due to positive team culture
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position