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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Olympia, WA

Join a high-acuity emergency care team as an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) on a travel nursing contract in Olympia, Washington. This travel RN opportunity offers exposure to patients of all ages in a busy emergency setting supporting regional stroke, cardiac, and trauma care. With approximately 170 visits per day, this Washington nursing job provides an engaging environment for nurses who value teamwork, clinical variety, and complex patient care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,950
• Location: Olympia, Washington 98506, a scenic Pacific Northwest community known for its access to Puget Sound, outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural amenities
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Patient Volume: Approximately 170 visits per day
• Documentation: Epic electronic health record experience required
• Floating: May be required between like units and nearby affiliated facilities within the nurse’s skill set
• Holiday Commitment: Ability to work three of five designated winter holidays may be required

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department RN or Emergency Room RN experience
• Experience in a large or high-volume facility required; trauma experience strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric and critically ill populations
• Strong skills in triage, dysrhythmia recognition and management, ventilated patient care, central line management, arterial line management, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and ABG interpretation
• First-time travelers are welcome with the required experience and qualifications
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years are required during the compliance process

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessment, prioritization, triage, and ongoing evaluation of emergency patients
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients ranging from neonates through older adults
• Care for patients with trauma, cardiac conditions, stroke, respiratory failure, multisystem organ dysfunction, and other high-acuity conditions
• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, central lines, arterial lines, IV vasopressors, and continuous sedation
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow required clinical safety, isolation, and PPE practices
• Float to comparable units or nearby affiliated facilities when needed, while practicing within established competencies

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join a high-acuity healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.