ER RN in Tacoma, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,122/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.94
- Weekly
- $2,122
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,344
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.94/hour — 1% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,023 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 107 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $24.41 – $103/hour, median $63.74/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 165 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your nursing expertise to Tacoma as an Emergency Department travel RN supporting observation and trauma areas during 12-hour night shifts. You will care for Med/Surg and telemetry patients, monitor your own telemetry strips, and work with patients who are boarding while awaiting an inpatient room. This assignment uses Epic and includes collaboration with charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, paramedics, patient sitters, laboratory staff, and transport teams.
The schedule runs from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend coverage and standby requirements. Travelers may float to similar units at nearby regional facilities in Lakewood or Enumclaw when needed, with a rate differential for assignments outside Tacoma. Required credentials include BLS and an active Washington license. Navy blue scrubs are required, and unit orientation is one day.
Weather
Tacoma typically offers cool, comfortable conditions with a mix of cloud cover, light rain, and occasional clear skies. Pack a dependable rain layer and enjoy the mild temperatures for exploring between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Waterfront: Walk Ruston Way, browse local shops, and enjoy views of Commencement Bay.
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Museums: Explore the Museum of Glass and the nearby Tacoma Art Museum.
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Point Defiance: Hike forested trails, visit the gardens, and take in scenic waterfront overlooks.
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Day Trip—Seattle: Spend a day visiting Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and the city’s museums.
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Day Trip—Mount Rainier: Make the drive to Mount Rainier National Park for hiking and spectacular mountain scenery.
Job Specifics
City and State: Tacoma, Washington
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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