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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every-other-weekend rotation | Holiday coverage as needed per unit

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department seeing 90–110 patients daily across a 32-bed unit
• Manage a patient population including general ED complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health, and geriatric patients; pediatric and occasional L&D cases may arise
• Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4, collaborating 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 teamwork, communication, organization, and time management in a fast-paced ED environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience (travelers); minimum 4 years for CAP-level candidates
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB Levels 1 & 2 or CPI
• 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

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported department featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, charge nurses who do not take patients, and receptionist/HUC support around the clock
• No floating required and free on-site parking available