Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply for a travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, providing pediatric emergency care, trauma nursing, triage, and family-centered support in a fast-paced emergency department. Join a collaborative pediatric emergency care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting children and families on-site. This assignment offers valuable experience caring for pediatric patients with medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, behavioral health concerns, and other urgent conditions. Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific Northwest community known for its waterfront, arts and culture, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 6, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department with approximately 35 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 for standard acuity and 1:6 for lower acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Pediatric Emergency Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of recent pediatric emergency department or pediatric ER nursing experience
• At least 6 months of triage and trauma nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide general pediatric emergency care
• Experience caring for patients with mental health concerns and traumatic injuries
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current TNCC, PALS, and BLS certifications
• Current CPI or MOAB certification
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, prioritization, and teamwork skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and comprehensive nursing care to pediatric emergency patients
• Perform rapid nursing assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring based on patient acuity
• Care for children experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, behavioral health concerns, and other urgent conditions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments, initiate nursing interventions, and evaluate patient responses
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate pediatric emergency care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Support patient and family education throughout the emergency care experience
• Maintain a calm, organized, and patient-centered environment during high-volume or high-acuity situations

Apply now for this pediatric emergency travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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