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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Puyallup, 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 (12H Mids/Nights)

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Mids/Nights (start times 1500 or 1900) | No On-Call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging approximately 200 patients per day at a Level III Trauma Center
• Manage a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory emergencies, and adult psychiatric cases
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access, medication administration including drips, and procedural sedation
• Administer blood products and cardiac medications; TNK administration experience preferred
• Document accurately and efficiently using the Epic electronic health record system
• Maintain expected patient ratios of 1:4–5, with the ability to flex based on acuity and staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington or compact eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TNK administration in stroke care
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience in high-acuity trauma or Level III Trauma Center environments
• Background working with high geriatric populations including falls and cardiac emergencies

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly environment with a fast-paced, team-oriented culture where many travelers choose to extend their assignments
• Robust unit support including ER techs, a charge nurse, resource/float nurse, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, security, and a house supervisor — all available 24/7