RN - ER

Details

Client Name
SimpliFi / Multicare / Tacoma General Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ER

Job ID
38740328

Weekly Pay
$2493.28


Shift Details

Shift
12H Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/30/2026

End Date
03/01/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

This position is within a Level II Trauma Center and Level IV Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a total of 60 beds, including 21 for inpatient holding and 2 for psychiatric care. The facility averages 140 to 150 patients per day and welcomes candidates who have at least one year of strong emergency department (ED) experience. First-time travelers are also encouraged to apply.

Patient Types

Registered Nurses will work with a diverse patient demographic, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The patient population includes, but is not limited to:

• Trauma cases
• Gunshot wounds (GSW)
• Sepsis
• COVID-19
• STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
• Stroke
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Mental health issues
• Respiratory problems
• Adult psychiatric cases
• Chest pain

Patient Ratios

The standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with the potential to flex to 1:5 for low acuity patients.

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold the following certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Traveler Competency Exam

Skills Required

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• General ED experience
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Intravenous (IV) skills
• Knowledge of medication administration, including drips and cardiac medications
• Procedural sedation and blood administration

Support on the Unit

RNs will be supported by various team members including:

• Emergency Room Technicians for glucose checks and assistance with splinting
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapists
• ED Educators for training and development
• Security personnel
• House Supervisors available around the clock
• 24/7 Pharmacy staff to assist during codes

Charting System / Equipment

The facility utilizes the following systems and equipment:

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring

Floating

Nurses may float between multiple locations, with essential shifts already determined prior to commencement. While mid-shift floating may occur, this is not a common practice.

Orientation

Upon beginning, nurses will participate in a structured orientation that includes:

• Initial Day: New Employee Orientation (NEO), including badge issuance and Epic training
• 3 to 4 shifts with a preceptor on designated shifts
• Completion of Traveler Telemetry Competency prior to starting

Scheduling

Shift schedules may vary and include:

• Day Shifts: 0700-1900, 0900-2100
• Mids Shifts: 1100-2300, 1300-0100
• Evening/Night Shifts: 1500-0300, 1900-0700

Weekends are typically rotational (every other weekend), and time off may be granted up to 5 days. Holiday expectations include working


Client Details

Address
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

City
Tacoma

State
WA

Zip Code
98405