Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, 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
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) – 13-Week Contract in Puyallup, WA

Explore a travel ER RN job in Puyallup, Washington, with strong clinical support, competitive weekly pay, and no on-call requirement. Join a fast-paced, team-oriented Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse in a Level III trauma setting that provides care for approximately 200 patients per day across a broad range of acuities, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory conditions, mental health, and geriatric emergencies. First-time travelers are welcome.

Located in the scenic Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Tacoma, Seattle, Mount Rainier, and abundant outdoor recreation. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Washington Emergency Department opportunity.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Days/mids or mids/nights; start times may include 0700, 1100, 1500, or 1900
• Weekend Schedule: Varies according to unit needs
• On-Call: None
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4–5, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
• Charting: Recent Epic experience required
• Orientation: Initial onboarding and education followed by a 12-hour precepted shift

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Successful completion of the required traveler telemetry competency before start
• Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, and common Emergency Department drips
• Ability to care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a high-acuity trauma and emergency care environment
• Strong communication, adaptability, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills

Travel ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency patients across the lifespan
• Assess and prioritize patients presenting with trauma, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory emergencies, mental health concerns, and other acute conditions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention
• Administer medications, cardiac therapies, blood products, procedural sedation, and other emergency treatments according to established protocols
• Support stroke and cardiac response workflows, including TNK administration when indicated and within competency
• Perform IV starts, focused assessments, reassessments, and ongoing documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions and participate in resuscitation and emergency response activities
• Maintain accurate documentation, follow patient safety standards, and promote a positive experience for patients and families

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing contract in Puyallup, Washington, and join a supportive Level III trauma care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525722. 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: ER

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