
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Puyallup, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.11
- Weekly
- $2,020
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,040
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.11/hour — 6% 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
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 81 of them in Puyallup.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/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 161 jobs).
Job description
ER Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Puyallup, WA | Emergency Department RN
Travel ER Registered Nurse opportunity in Puyallup, Washington—join a Level III trauma Emergency Department with a collaborative team, high-acuity patient care, and a traveler-friendly environment.
Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in the beautiful South Puget Sound region of Washington, where a strong team culture, high-acuity experience, and a traveler-friendly environment make this an exciting travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Emergency Room RN. This 13-week assignment gives you the chance to strengthen your emergency nursing skills while supporting a busy, collaborative unit in Puyallup, WA.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Puyallup, Washington
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Setting: Level III trauma center Emergency Department
- Orientation: Unit orientation with EPIC training as needed, educator support, and precepted shift time
- Schedule: Shifts may vary based on unit needs; schedule is provided in advance
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications required
- Recent EPIC experience required
- Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV insertion skills
- Experience with drips, medication administration, procedural sedation, and blood administration
- TNK administration experience preferred
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity, team-oriented emergency nursing environment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Care for a wide variety of emergency cases including trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, respiratory illness, DKA, and behavioral health needs
- Monitor, assess, and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions in a busy Emergency Department
- Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support procedural sedation and transfusion needs
- Collaborate closely with physicians, support staff, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social work
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC
- Deliver compassionate care while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered ED
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Work in a traveler-friendly unit with a strong team atmosphere
- Enjoy the convenience of Puyallup, a welcoming Pacific Northwest community with easy access to Tacoma and the natural beauty of the South Puget Sound region
- Gain experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency setting that values skilled, adaptable nurses
Apply now for this Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse job in Puyallup, WA and join a team that values clinical expertise, collaboration, and excellent patient care.
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.
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