Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Tacoma, WA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Simplifi Clinical Interviews

Unit: ER - Level IV trauma center. Alot of psych patients here.

Experience Required: 2+ years of ED experience; CAP – 4 years minimum; Will not accept a first time traveler

Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, MOAB 1 & 2 (or CPI) and TNCC

Skills Required: (i.e. traches, vents, chest tubes):
General ED skills
Traveler Telemetry Competency Required
Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam
Soft skills:
Team player, organized, strong communication, time management

Patient Types:
General ED complaints, abd pain, chest pain, SOB, BH patients, Geriatrics, Rarely pediatrics, occasional L&D (typically to St Joseph’s or TG)

Ratios:
1:4

Support on the Unit
Patient Care Techs
ratio 1:6-12
Receptionist available Day/Nights: 24/7
Respiratory therapy 24/7
Hospitalist availability after hours: ED doctors and mid-level providers 
Telemetry Monitoring: the HUC helps monitor this, but nurses are responsible.
Charge nurse takes a patient assignment: No
Charting System/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump type: Alaris
Medication dispensing system: Pyxis

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation:
Every Other weekend
Holiday Expectations:
As needed per unit