Emergency Department RN
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

General Information

Location: Puyallup, WA

Level: III Trauma Center

Licensed Beds: 375

Emergency Department Beds: 46 (including 5 Safe Psychiatric rooms)

Average Patients Per Day: 200

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• First-time travelers are welcome

Patient Types

• Pediatrics to geriatrics
• Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID-19
• STEMI (large volume), stroke, DKA
• Mental health issues
• Respiratory issues
• Geriatric population (falls, STEMI)
• Adult psychiatric patients

Patient Ratios

During the day: 1 RN to 4-5 patients (may flex to 5 based on acuity and staffing)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• NIHSS
• CPI/MOAB

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department experience including:
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV skills
• Basic knowledge of drips and medication administration
• Procedural sedation and blood administration
• Preferred experience with TNK and cardiac medications
• Recent EPIC experience is required

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Room technicians for glucose checks and iStat
• 24/7 Resource/Float Nurse support
• Charge nurse rarely takes assignment
• ED Educator present
• Increased security for safety 24/7 assigned to the Emergency Department
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Social Work Services available 24/7
• Pharmacy available 24/7 for medication support

Charting System and Equipment

• EPIC (recent experience required)
• Alaris
• Pyxis
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring available

Orientation

Orientation schedule includes:

• Day 1: New Employee Orientation, EPIC training (if needed), introduction to educational staff
• Day 2: 12-hour shift with a preceptor on the assigned shift

Traveler Telemetry Competency

Completion and passing of the required competency exam prior to starting is mandatory.

Shifts and Scheduling

• Possible 48-hour contracts available
• Shifts available:
  • Days/Mids: 0700, 1100
  • Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900
• Scheduling needs are accommodated where possible
• Weekends may vary depending on unit needs
• Schedule provided 3 weeks in advance, 10 days prior to beginning

Holiday Expectations

Expected to work 2 of 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.

Workplace Culture

The work environment is traveler-friendly, and many travelers choose to extend their contracts. The team is fast-paced and oriented towards collaboration.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any professional color is acceptable