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
- 1,027 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 105 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $24.41 – $103/hour, median $63.55/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 155 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your emergency nursing experience to Tacoma, Washington, for a 13-week travel contract supporting an ER observation and trauma setting. You will care for Med/Surg telemetry patients, including those boarding while awaiting an inpatient room, while monitoring your own telemetry and managing a varied patient population. The assignment includes floating to similar floors throughout the surrounding region when needed. Travelers should be comfortable with every-other-weekend scheduling, standby coverage, and a navy-blue dress code. BLS certification and an active Washington license are required.
Weather
Tacoma typically offers cool, comfortable conditions with a mix of cloudy skies, occasional rain, and refreshing outdoor weather. Pack layers and a rain jacket so you can enjoy the area whether the day calls for a waterfront stroll or a scenic excursion.
Fun Things To Do
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Waterfront Walk: Explore Tacoma’s scenic waterfront paths and enjoy views across the water.
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Arts and Culture: Spend an afternoon visiting Tacoma’s museums, galleries, and creative districts.
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Outdoor Adventure: Hike, picnic, or take in the scenery at one of the area’s parks.
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Day Trip to Seattle: Enjoy a full day of dining, sightseeing, shopping, and city attractions.
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Day Trip to Mount Rainier Area: Spend the day exploring mountain scenery, trails, and viewpoints.
Job Specifics
City and State: Tacoma, Washington
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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