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, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in the Healthcare Facility. This position involves providing urgent care to patients with various medical conditions, including general emergency department complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health patients, geriatrics, and occasional pediatric cases. The role requires adapting to flexible shifts and working within a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: Clinical interviewing as requested by management, with a start date of October 19, 2026. The schedule involves variable day/mid shifts with the potential to transition into mid/evening shifts, including specific shift times such as 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, 3:00 pm to 3:30 am, and 6:00 pm to 6:30 am.
Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, MOAB certifications; General Emergency Department (ED) skills; Licensure in relevant state; minimum 2 years of ED experience; specialization in ER.
Preferred Qualifications: CAP certification; experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record system; proficiency with Alaris IV Pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing; strong soft skills including organization, communication, and teamwork.
Responsibilities: Provide emergency care to a diverse patient population, perform lab draws, operate medical equipment, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Follow hospital and unit orientation protocols, with phased independence over 2-3 shifts and ongoing support.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, at least 36 hours per week, with a rotating schedule including weekends every other week and no on-call duties.
Additional Information: Orientation includes 1-2 shifts on the unit followed by 2-3 shifts independently. The unit culture is collaborative, with free parking available.
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 #1317432. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
CAP - Certification Authorization Professionalunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
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