Travel ER RN - $2,134 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - ER General Information Location: Tacoma, WA Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center and Level IV NICU Average Daily Patient Volume: 140-150 Inpatient Beds: 60 (includes adult and pediatric patients) Patient Population Care provided to a diverse range of patients, including: Pediatrics to geriatrics Trauma Gunshot wounds (GSW) Sepsis COVID-19 STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Mental health concerns Respiratory issues Adult psychiatric cases Chest pain Patient Ratios The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4, with the option to flex to 1:5 for low acuity patients. 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 Aggressive Behavior) Traveler Competency Exam Essential Skills General Emergency Department experience Cardiac rhythm interpretation IV administration skills Knowledge of medication administration, including drips Procedural sedation Blood administration Familiarity with cardiac medications EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience Unit Support Comprehensive support on the unit includes: Emergency Room Technicians: Responsible for glucose checks and assisting with splinting Charge Nurse: Generally does not take an assignment Resource/Float Nurse: Availability depending on staffing Registered Nurses: Available 24/7 for respiratory therapy ED Educator: Provides ongoing education and training Security: Present 24/7 to ensure safety House Supervisor: Available around the clock Pharmacy Support: Available 24/7, assists during codes Charting and Equipment Electronic Medical Record: Epic (experience required) IV Pumps: Alaris Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis Telemetry Monitoring: Central and bedside monitoring available at the nursing station Orientation Process New staff will undergo a comprehensive orientation, including: Day 1: New Employee Orientation (badge issuance, EPIC training if necessary), meet with the educator Day 2-4: 12-hour shifts with a preceptor on assigned shifts Traveler Telemetry Competency: Required to complete and pass before beginning work Scheduling Information Shifts may include: Days: 0700-1900 or 0900-2100 Mids: 1100-2300 or 1300-0100 Nights: 1500-0300 or 1900-0700 Shift rotations may change, but will maintain consistency for 6-week blocks. Weekend rotation is typically every other weekend. Time off requests can be accommodated up to 5 days. Holiday expectations include working 3 of the following: Thrive Staffing Job ID 19348423. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,11:00:00-23:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.