Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,824 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 1+ years of ER experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Emergency Department setting caring for adult and pediatric patients across ambulance triage, ED holding, and lobby triage areas
• Unit includes 11 hallway beds and 29 regular beds for a total of 40 beds
• Night shift schedule with 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating between different campuses is required
• Schedules are posted every 6 weeks with shift start time options of 0700, 0900, 1200, 1500, and 1900
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of recent ER experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in continuous IV sedation, vasopressor administration, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience with neurological emergencies including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injury
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with trauma cases including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, and ortho trauma
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a combined adult/pediatric ER setting, handling both trauma and non-trauma cases
• Perform procedures such as chest tube setup/care, RSI, trach care, cardioversion/defibrillation, CRRT/dialysis, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Utilize cooling/warming blankets and rapid infusers as needed
• Travelers must be open to floating between sister facilities as required
• Non-holiday discretionary time off (DTO) is limited to 5 days per week added to the end of the contract, with additional time subject to manager approval
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day)
• Former permanent employees of any Providence-affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify
• Candidates must disclose any previous employment with a Providence facility as permanent staff, travel contractor, or registry/per-diem, including location and dates
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-738930. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.