Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Tacoma, WA The organization is seeking a dedicated ER Nurse with strong experience in emergency care to provide quality patient support in a Level II Trauma Center. This position involves working night shifts at a high-acuity facility that manages diverse patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics, including trauma, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, and mental health cases.
Job Details
Location: Tacoma, WA
Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB; 1 year of strong emergency department experience
Clinical Responsibilities: Providing care for trauma, sepsis, respiratory issues, mental health, and adult psych patients; cardiac rhythm interpretation; IV skills; medication administration; procedural sedation and blood transfusions
Equipment and Systems: EMR (Epic), IV pumps (Alaris), medication dispensing (Pyxis), telemetry monitoring
Support and Resources: ER techs, security, pharmacy, resource/float nurses (pending staffing)
Orientation: First day includes badge issuance and Epic training, followed by a 12-hour shift with a preceptor
Schedule Details: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM or 9:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with potential shift rotation; weekend every other; up to 5 days off; holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day
Additional Information: Support staff include charge nurses, resource nurses, and a 24/7 house supervisor, ER educator, and security available around the clock.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326934. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tacoma, WA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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