RN - ER

Details

Client Name
SimpliFi / Multicare / Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ER

Job ID
37997501

Weekly Pay
$2351.4


Shift Details

Shift
12H Rotating

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/05/2026

End Date
01/04/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Emergency Department Nurse

General Information

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse for a Level III Trauma Center. The facility is equipped with 375 licensed beds and has an average patient volume of 200 patients per day.

Patient Types

• Variety of patient age groups, including pediatrics to geriatrics
• Trauma cases, gunshot wounds (GSW), sepsis, COVID-19, STEMI emergencies, strokes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and mental health cases
• High incidence of geriatric patients, especially with falls and STEMI
• Limited pediatrics, with transfers typically going to specialized facilities

Patient Ratios

The standard nurse-to-patient ratio during day shifts is 1:4-5, with the ability to flex to a maximum of 5 based on patient 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 Intervention/Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV skills
• Knowledge of drips and medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation and blood administration
• Familiarity with TNK administration (preferred)
• Competence in administering cardiac medications
• Recent EPIC charting experience is required

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Department Technicians available for glucose checks, iStat testing, and splinting assistance
• Charge Nurse available, who rarely takes on patient assignments
• Resource/Float Nurse accessible to assist staff
• Respiratory Therapists on-site 24/7
• Emergency Department Educator present for ongoing training
• Increased security measures in place 24/7
• House Supervisor available around the clock
• Social Work Services dedicated to the Emergency Department 24/7
• Pharmacy staff available 24/7 to assist with medication needs and emergency codes

Orientation

• First Day: New Employee Orientation including badge issuance, EPIC training if needed, and introduction to the educator
• Second Day: 12-hour shift with a preceptor on the assigned shift
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start

Scheduling

Shifts available include:

• Day/Mid shifts: 07:00, 11:00
• Mid/Night shifts: 15:00, 19:00

Schedule tends to be established on a weekly basis but may change according to unit needs. Three-week advance scheduling is provided, with requests for time-off approved by the Nurse Manager.

Holiday expectations include working 2 out of 5 major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Additional Notes

• Scrub color is flexible, provided that it is professional
• Modest piercings and non-offensive tattoos are acceptable
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• The work culture is traveler-friendly, with many travelers extending their contracts. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented.

Client Details

Address
401 15th Ave SE

City
Puyallup

State
WA

Zip Code
98372