Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,092 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, 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, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

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General Information

Location: Puyallup, WA
Facility Level: Level III Trauma Center
Total Licensed Beds: 375
Average Daily Patients: 200

Patient Types

• Trauma
• Gunshot Wounds (GSW)
• Sepsis
• COVID-19
• ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• Stroke
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Mental Health Issues
• Respiratory Issues
• Geriatric Care
• Adult Psychiatry

Note: There is a high geriatric population, primarily dealing with falls and STEMI cases. A small number of pediatric patients will generally be transferred to specialized facilities.

Patient Ratios

Day shift: 1 Nurse to 4-5 Patients (flexible based on acuity and staffing).

Required Certifications

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

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department experience
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV skills and good understanding of medication administration
• Procedural sedation
• Blood administration
• TNK (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) administration (preferred)
• Cardiac medications knowledge
• Recent experience with EPIC charting system

Support on the Unit

• ER Technicians for glucose checks and assistance
• Charge Nurse: rarely takes patient assignments
• Resource/Float Nurse available
• Respiratory Therapist: on-site 24/7
• Emergency Department Educator available for training
• Increased security presence for safety 24/7
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Social Work Services assigned to the Emergency Department 24/7
• Pharmacy support available 24/7

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC (recent experience required)
• Alaris for IV management
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at nursing station

Orientation

The orientation process includes:
Day 1: Orientation, EPIC training (if needed), hours in the mental health area, and front desk operations.
Day 2: 12-hour shift with a preceptor in the assigned shift.
Traveler Telemetry Competency is required to be completed and passed prior to start.

Scheduling

• Shifts: Days and Mids (0700, 1100), Mids and Nights (1500, 1900)
• Weekly scheduling is provided three weeks in advance
• Weekends may vary based on unit needs
• Time Off Requests approved by Nurse Manager
• Holiday Expectations: Work 2 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Any professional color is acceptable
• Piercings: Modest/studs only; tattoos should be inoffensive

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19325930. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00

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.