American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Vancouver, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications with at least 1 year of ER experience.
Details
- Level II Trauma Center with Stroke and Cardiac Center designation
- Emergency Department treating weakness, chest pain, abdominal pain, falls, trauma, stroke, behavioral health, wound/ortho, back pain, and geriatric cases
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Performs sedations, MTP, arterial lines, chest tubes, sepsis protocol, STEMI, and tPA administration
- Cares for patients requiring anticoagulant reversal, tPA administration/monitoring, seizure management, and emergent EVD care
- Manages blood pressure abnormalities using parenteral vasoactive agents such as Levophed, Phenylephrine, and Dopamine
- Epic EMR experience required
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within the health system as operationally necessary
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
- NIHSS and specialty certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience required
- BSN preferred
- Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Experience with care of ventilated patients preferred
- Skilled in ABG interpretation, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and central line care
- Experience starting and maintaining IVs
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
- Experience administering IV vasopressors
- Experience with procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- PICC line experience preferred
- Two professional references from the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor
- Proof of WA state license application required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and trauma presentations
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel experience is preferred but not required
- Local candidates are not accepted and must reside more than 60 miles from the facility
- Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Candidates with more than one DUI are not eligible for consideration
- RTO must be disclosed and approved prior to contract signing, with up to 3 RTO days allowed for auto-offer positions
- Start date may be delayed up to 8 weeks if WA licensure is still in process
- Orientations are held bi-weekly
American Traveler Job ID #P-781438. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.