Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,344/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in Tacoma, Washington as a Travel ER Registered Nurse. Tacoma, located in the Pacific Northwest, offers a vibrant setting for your next travel assignment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours, strong team support, and the chance to make an impact in a busy high-acuity ED serving a diverse patient population.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room / Emergency Department
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Schedule: Variable day, mid, and evening start times; every other weekend rotation
- Facility Setting: Busy 32-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 90-110 patients
- Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200
- Orientation: General hospital orientation with unit training and initial guided shifts
- Charting System: EPIC
- Equipment: Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers are not accepted
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 12 or CPI certifications required
- Strong ED clinical skills and comfort working in a high-volume, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to care for adults, behavioral health patients, geriatric patients, and occasional pediatric cases
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and efficient emergency nursing care to ED patients
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and support staff
- Administer medications, initiate interventions, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and support smooth patient flow throughout the shift
- Deliver high-quality clinical care while maintaining a team-oriented approach
- Adapt to variable shift start times and contribute to every-other-weekend coverage
Apply now to join this Travel ER RN opportunity in Tacoma, WA, and take the next step in your emergency nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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