Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Tacoma, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room / 12-Hour Nights

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics, averaging 140–150 patients per day
• Manage complex presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory distress, adult psychiatric emergencies, and chest pain
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access and medication administration, procedural sedation, and blood product administration
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with potential flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR (required)
• May float between two ED locations (approximately 8 minutes apart); assigned location communicated prior to shift start, with mid-shift float possible but not routine

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of strong Emergency Department experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Traveler Competency Exam and Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with cardiac drips and advanced cardiac medication administration
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced emergency settings with diverse acuity levels
• Prior travel nursing experience with demonstrated adaptability across ED environments

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly culture with a team-oriented environment; many travelers choose to extend their assignments at this facility
• Robust on-unit support including ER techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), security (24/7), house supervisor (24/7), and an ED educator