Travel ED - Emergency Department RN - $2,239 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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General Information

Location: Tacoma, WA

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level IV NICU
• Total Beds: 60 (21 Inpatient Holding; 2 Psych Rooms, 14 Hall Spaces)
• Average Patient Volume: 140-150 patients per day
• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year of strong Emergency Department experience
• Not available for first-time travelers

Patient Types

• Pediatric to geriatric patients
• Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, adult psych, chest pain
• High acuity receiving facility

Patient Ratios

• Standard patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4
• Flexibility to 1:5 for low acuity patients

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 certification
• Traveler Competency Exam

Skills Required

• General Emergency Department experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV skills and basic knowledge of medication administration, drips, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications
• Experience with EPIC is required

Unit Support

• ER Technicians available for glucose checks and assistance with splinting
• Charge Nurse available, rarely takes an assignment
• Resource/Float Nurse may be assigned as needed
• Respiratory Therapy services available 24/7
• ED Educator for clinical support
• Security presence for safety 24/7
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Pharmacy support available 24/7 for assistance during codes

Charting System and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
• Telemetry monitoring available at the nursing station; no dedicated telemetry technician

Floating and Orientation

Nursing staff may float between locations within the region, with advance notice prior to shifts. Mid-shift floating is not routine but may occur.

• Orientation includes initial NEO training (badge, EPIC training if needed) and meeting with the educator.
• 3-4 twelve-hour shifts with a preceptor in the assigned shift.
• Traveler Telemetry Competency is required to be completed and passed prior to starting.

Scheduling

• Shifts are available in the following schedules:
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• Shifts may switch on a day/mid or night/mid rotation during the contract, but will remain consistent within a 6-week block.
• Schedule released 2 weeks prior to the start of the scheduling period.
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend.
• Time off is permitted for up to 5 days.
• 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) are

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,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.