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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (12-Hour Mids)

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Variable Mid/Day or Mid/Evening Shifts | 12-Hour Shifts | Possible start times include 0600, 0900, 1100, 1200, 1500, and 1800 | Every-other-weekend rotation | Holiday coverage as needed by the unit

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging 90–110 patients per day across a 32-bed unit
• Manage a patient population that includes general ED complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health patients, and geriatric patients
• Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4, collaborating closely with PCTs, charge nurses, hospitalists, ED physicians, and mid-level providers
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Perform or coordinate lab draws alongside phlebotomy and patient care technicians
• Demonstrate strong communication, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced team environment

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 1 & 2 or CPI
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience (traditional traveler); minimum 4 years required for CAP placement
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Proficiency in general ED clinical skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR in an emergency department setting
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for behavioral health and geriatric patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-census, fast-paced ED environment

Why Join Us

• Supportive department structure with 24/7 charge nurse coverage (non-patient assignment), respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and HUC/receptionist support
• No on-call requirements, no floating outside the unit, and free on-site parking