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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Tacoma, WA. This position involves providing high-acuity emergency care within a Level II Trauma Center and high-volume environment. The ER nurse will be responsible for delivering comprehensive emergency services to a diverse patient population, including pediatrics to geriatrics, with a focus on trauma, sepsis, stroke, and other critical conditions.
Job Details
Position: ER Nurse
Location: Tacoma, WA
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Schedule: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 9:00 PM - 9:00 AM depending on the schedule rotation)
Education/Experience: 1 year of strong Emergency Department (ED) experience, relevant certifications, and general ED skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, med administration, procedural sedation, and blood administration.
Additional Responsibilities: Assisting ER techs with glucose checks, splinting, and supporting charge nurse. May support resource/float staffing as needed.
Support Systems: EMR system (Epic), telemetry monitoring, IV pumps, Pyxis medication system, and 24/7 support including security, pharmacy, and house supervision.
Orientation: 1st day includes badge/EPIC training, meeting with educator, and a 12-hour shift with a preceptor.
Float: None required.
Scrub Color: Any professional color.
Other notes: Modest/stud earrings, non-offensive tattoos, free parking, up to 5 days off, holiday coverage.
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 #1324461. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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