RN - ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Puyallup, WA

Type: Level III Trauma Center

• Total Licensed Beds: 375
• Emergency Department Beds: 46 (including 5 dedicated Safe Psych rooms)
• Average Daily Patient Volume: 200 patients

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Patient Types

Experience with a wide range of patient demographics and conditions including:

• Pediatrics to geriatrics
• Trauma, Gunshot Wounds (GSW), Sepsis
• COVID-19, STEMI, Stroke, DKA
• Mental health issues
• Respiratory problems
• Adult Psych patients
• High-acuity medical cases
• High geriatric patient population (falls, STEMI)

Patient Ratios

Day Shift Ratios: 1 RN: 4-5 Patients (flexibility based on acuity and staffing needs)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute / Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Essential Skills

• Proficient in general Emergency Department skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV administration.
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications.
• Recent experience with EPIC electronic health records is mandatory.

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Room Technicians for glucose checks and assistance with splinting.
• Charge Nurse operates primarily in a leadership capacity, rarely taking patient assignments.
• Resource and Float Nurse available 24/7.
• ED Educator present for ongoing training and support.
• Security provided around the clock for enhanced safety.
• Social Work Services available in ED 24/7.
• Pharmacy support available around the clock for medication management and assistance during codes.

Charting System and Equipment

• EPIC for electronic health records (recent experience required).
• Alaris infusion system and Pyxis for medication management.
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring available at the nursing station.

Orientation

• First Day: New Employee Orientation (NEO), EPIC training (if needed), mental health area observation.
• Second Day: 12-hour shift with assigned preceptor to gain hands-on experience.

Scheduling Information

Shifts:

• Days/Mids: 0700, 1100
• Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900

Schedules typically provided three weeks in advance, with notifications ten days prior to the start of the schedule. Weekend shifts will vary based on unit need.

Holiday Expectations

Availability required for 2 of 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.

Additional Information

• Approved scrub colors: Any professional colors.
• Modest body piercings and non-offensive tattoos allowed.
• Free parking provided in designated areas for employees.
• Team culture is traveler-friendly with many travelers extending their assignments.

Client Details Address 401 15th Ave SE City Puyallup State WA Zip Code 98372