Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Tacoma, WA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room / 12-Hour Nights

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, averaging 140–150 patients per day
• Manage a broad range of emergency presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory distress, chest pain, and adult psychiatric cases
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access and management, medication administration including drips and cardiac medications, procedural sedation, and blood administration
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with potential flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients
• Document accurately using Epic EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing system, and central/bedside telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team including ER techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, ED educator, security, and house supervisor — all available 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 1 year of strong, recent Emergency Department experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Traveler Competency Exam (Traveler Telemetry Competency) must be completed and passed prior to start
• Epic EMR proficiency required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing adult psychiatric patients in an ED setting
• Comfort working in a high-volume, high-acuity receiving facility

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ED environment with robust ancillary staff including 24/7 pharmacy, respiratory therapy, security, and house supervision — no floating required
• Complimentary parking available in designated areas; every-other-weekend rotation with up to 5 days of time-off consideration during the contract