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

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care – Level III Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts | Days/Mids (0700, 1100 starts) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department averaging approximately 200 patients per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Manage high-acuity cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory emergencies, and adult psychiatric presentations
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access, medication administration including drips, and procedural sedation
• Administer blood products and cardiac medications; TNK administration experience preferred
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Epic electronic health record system
• Operate unit equipment including Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and central/bedside telemetry monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• 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 exam must be completed and passed prior to start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TNK (tenecteplase) administration in a stroke protocol setting
• Background working in a high-volume, high-acuity ED environment with a significant geriatric and trauma population
• Familiarity with procedural sedation protocols and cardiac medication management
• Experience working alongside multidisciplinary support teams including pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and social work

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly environment with a strong team-oriented culture — many travelers choose to extend their assignments at this facility
• Robust on-unit support including ER techs, charge nurses, a dedicated ED educator, 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, security, and house supervision