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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ER) | Puyallup, WA

Travel Nursing Job Overview

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse in Puyallup, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing contract is based in a Level III Trauma Center caring for approximately 200 patients daily, with strong clinical support and exposure to diverse emergency conditions and acuities.

This traveler-friendly Emergency Department offers a collaborative team environment where many travel nurses choose to extend their assignments. Located in the scenic Puget Sound region, Puyallup provides easy access to outdoor recreation, charming local communities, and the greater Tacoma and Seattle areas.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: 12-hour mids/nights, with shift start times typically at 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
• Scheduling: Rotating weekends based on department needs; no on-call requirement
• Holiday Requirement: Two of five major holidays
• Patient Population: Pediatric through geriatric patients, including trauma, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory conditions, mental health, and other high-acuity medical emergencies
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
• Charting: Recent Epic experience required

Travel Emergency Department RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or ER nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV, medication administration, and emergency nursing skills
• Proficiency with procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications, and emergency stabilization
• Ability to complete and pass the required telemetry competency examination before the assignment begins
• Ability to provide emergency care for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a high-acuity environment

Emergency Department Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate emergency nursing care across a broad patient population
• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and respond effectively to changing patient conditions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and administer medications, including cardiac drugs and emergency therapies, according to established protocols
• Support procedural sedation, blood administration, TNK administration when indicated, and other emergency interventions
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory emergencies, behavioral health concerns, and other complex conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Maintain a calm, professional, and patient-centered approach in a fast-paced Emergency Department

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department opportunity in Puyallup, Washington, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Puget Sound region.

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.