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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Tacoma, WA

Apply for an Emergency Department RN travel contract in Tacoma, Washington, and join a fast-paced, team-oriented Level II Trauma Center. This high-acuity emergency nursing opportunity serves approximately 140–150 patients each day, from pediatric to geriatric populations, and offers the chance to care for diverse emergency conditions in the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma offers easy access to Puget Sound, scenic parks, vibrant cultural attractions, and convenient connections throughout the region. Join our healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Washington.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Setting: Emergency Department; Level II Trauma Center
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Mid shifts are primarily scheduled, including 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; day, evening, and overnight options may be assigned based on department needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Three of five major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
• On-Call: Not required
• Additional Scheduling Information: Schedules are released approximately two weeks in advance. Shifts may change between day, mid, or night schedules in six-week blocks.
• Floating: May float between two nearby emergency departments, approximately eight minutes apart; the assigned location will generally be communicated before the shift

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license and eligibility to practice in Washington
• At least 1 year of strong Emergency Department nursing experience
• Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience in a high-acuity setting
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Successful completion of the required traveler competency assessment before the start date
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records is required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, cardiac medications, procedural sedation, and blood administration
• Ability to care for pediatric, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, and medically complex emergency patients

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate emergency nursing care in a high-volume department
• Assess and manage patients with trauma, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory conditions, chest pain, mental health concerns, and other urgent or emergent diagnoses
• Care for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations, including adult psychiatric patients
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and perform comprehensive assessments, triage, reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in condition
• Administer medications and blood products safely, including cardiac medications and emergency drips within scope and department protocols
• Assist with procedural sedation and other emergency interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, technicians, and the broader care team
• Adapt to changing assignments and support care delivery across nearby emergency department locations when needed
• Participate in orientation, precepted shifts, competency validation, and department quality and safety practices

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.