Emergency Department RN
Tacoma, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,148/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration14 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Washington
- Emergency Department Nurse (2 years)
Description
Unit Information
- Beds: 32
- Average Patients/Day: 90-110
- Minimum Years of Experience:
- Traditional Traveler: 2+ years of Emergency Department experience
- Crisis Assessment Program (CAP): 4 years minimum
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses
- General Emergency Department complaints
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath (SOB)
- Behavioral health patients
- Geriatric patients
- Occasional labor and delivery cases (typically transferred)
Patient Ratios
- Registered Nurse (RN): 1:4
- Patient Care Technician (PCT): 1:6-12
Required Credentials
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) 1 & 2 or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Skills Required
- General Emergency Department skills
- Soft skills:
- Team player
- Organized
- Strong communication skills
- Effective time management
Support Within the Department
- Patient Care Technicians (PCT)
- Receptionists/Health Unit Coordinators (HUC) available 24/7
- Charge Nurse (does not take patients)
- Respiratory Therapists (RT) available 24/7
- Hospitalists available 24/7
- Emergency Department doctors and mid-level providers
- Lab draws conducted by phlebotomy, nurses, and technicians
Technology/Equipment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
Orientation and Scheduling
- General hospital orientation followed by 1-2 shifts on the unit.
- 2-3 independent shifts to learn facility flow (for CAP, work "in the numbers" for 2-3 weeks).
- Weekend rotation: every other weekend
- Holiday expectations: as needed
- Shift times:
- 0600-1830
- 0900-2130
- 1100-2330
- 1200-0000
- 1500-0330
- 1800-0630
Additional Notes
- Scrub Color: Any
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care
Facility
Multicare Allenmore Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
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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