Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,395 per week

American Traveler 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: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience and recent Epic charting experience in a Level III Trauma Center.

Details

• 12-hour Mids/Nights shift schedule, 36 hours per week
• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds, 46 in the ED (including 5 Safe Psych rooms and a 5-space Fast Track)
• Average of 200 patients per day
• Patient population spans pediatrics to geriatrics including trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, and high acuity medical cases
• High geriatric population including falls and STEMI cases
• No invasive neuro procedures such as craniotomies performed
• Small pediatric volume, generally transferred to a partner facility
• Day shift ratios of 1:4-5, flexing based on acuity and staffing
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech
• Uses Epic, Alaris, and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Recent Epic charting experience required
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, and ED drip and medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Required to complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Supported by ER techs, resource/float nurses, 24/7 RT, ED educator, 24/7 security, house supervisor, social work, and pharmacy teams
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• Orientation includes a first day of new employee orientation, Epic training if needed, time in the mental health area, and time at the front, followed by a second day shadowing a preceptor on the assigned shift
• Schedule is provided three weeks at a time, typically received about 10 days before the schedule begins
• Likely to work a consistent shift pattern for a week at a time, though this is subject to change based on unit needs
• Weekend requirements vary depending on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Modest piercings (studs only) permitted and tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture known for being traveler friendly, with many travelers choosing to extend
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-765693. 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

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