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

Apply now for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Join a fast-paced emergency care team on a 13-week travel contract and provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative, off-campus emergency department environment. This on-site emergency nursing role offers exposure to medical, surgical, pediatric, trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric emergencies. Tacoma combines vibrant waterfront attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Puget Sound region.

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Scheduling: Six-week schedules with a range of available start times; weekend rotation and holiday scheduling are negotiable
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4, with fast-track ratios up to 1:6
• Charting and Equipment: Epic, Alaris, and Pyxis
• Orientation: Hospital orientation, emergency department educator training, respiratory class, and unit-based orientation
• Additional Details: Free parking and any-color scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 full years of recent emergency department nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• Strong emergency nursing, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient assessment skills
• Experience with chest tubes, central lines, ventilated patients, and BiPAP is required; respiratory equipment training is provided during onboarding
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including neonates, pediatric patients, adults, and older adults
• Willingness to participate in charge nurse responsibilities; additional training may be provided
• Ability to float to other nearby emergency care locations as needed
• Successful completion of required telemetry competency testing before the start date

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients with varying acuity and clinical needs
• Assess, triage, monitor, and prioritize patients in a busy emergency department setting
• Manage patients with cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, psychiatric, traumatic, and other emergent conditions
• Care for intubated patients and manage ventilators and BiPAP equipment in the absence of on-site respiratory therapy support
• Perform medication administration, including preparing medications under remote pharmacy supervision when applicable
• Initiate and maintain IV access, draw blood specimens, and assist with procedures such as chest tube and central line care
• Collaborate with LPNs, advanced practice providers, physicians, laboratory staff, and other members of the emergency care team
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and follow emergency department policies and standards
• Support patient flow, assist with breaks, and assume partial charge nurse duties when assigned
• Float to other emergency care locations when operational needs require, with advance notification whenever possible

Apply now to join this Tacoma, Washington emergency nursing team and take the next step in your travel RN career.

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