Travel ER RN - $2,211 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
• Employment Type: Travel

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General Information

Location: Puyallup, WA

Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center

Licensed Beds: 375

Average Patients per Day: 200

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department

First-time Travelers Welcome

Patient Types

• Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Trauma
• Gunshot Wounds (GSW)
• Sepsis
• COVID-19
• STEMI (high volume)
• Stroke
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Mental Health
• Respiratory Issues
• High Acuity Medical Cases
• Adult Psychology

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 Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute/Management of Aggressive Behavior)

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department Experience
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• IV Skills
• Basic ED Knowledge of Drips and Medication Administration
• Procedural Sedation
• Blood Administration
• TNK Administration (preferred)
• Cardiac Medications
• Recent EPIC Experience Required

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Room Technicians: Assisting with glucose checks, iStat, and splinting
• Charge Nurse: Rarely takes patient assignment
• Resource/Float Nurse
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Emergency Department Educator
• Security Personnel: Present for safety 24/7
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7
• Social Work Services: Assigned to the Emergency Department 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7, assists with medication administration during codes

Charting System/Equipment

• Epic (recent experience required)
• Alaris
• Pyxis
• Central and Bedside Telemetry Monitoring

Orientation

• Day 1: New Employee Orientation (NEO), EPIC training if needed, introduction to educator, hours in mental health area, hours in front area
• Day 2: 12-hour shift with assigned preceptor
• Traveler Telemetry Competency Required: To be completed and passed prior to start

Scheduling

• Shifts:
  • Days/Mids: 0700, 1100
  • Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900
• Preferred weekly scheduling, but subject to change based on unit needs
• Weekend scheduling varies based on unit requirements
• Schedule available 3 weeks in advance, with notice given approximately 10 days prior to the start date
• Time Off Requests: Approved by Nurse Manager
• Holiday Expectations: Required to work 2 out of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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.