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 | Every Other Weekend Rotation | Holidays 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 diverse patient population including general ED complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health, and geriatric patients
• Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4, collaborating with PCT, charge nurse, 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 soft skills including teamwork, organization, communication, and time management in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department experience (travel); minimum 4 years for CAP placement
• 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

• Prior experience with EPIC EMR in an emergency care setting
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with behavioral health and geriatric patient populations

Why Join Us

• Supportive department structure with 24/7 charge nurse coverage (non-patient assignment), respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and dedicated HUC/receptionist support
• No floating required and complimentary on-site parking available