RN - Emergency Department Flex Night Shift

Details
Client Name
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ER

Job ID
19265934

Weekly Pay
$2092.0

Shift Details
Shift
Days

Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details
Start Date
11/02/2026

End Date
02/01/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Emergency Department Nurse
Location
Puyallup, WA
Facility Overview
This is a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds and an average of 200 patients per day. The facility offers emergency services for a diverse patient population, including pediatrics through geriatrics, and handles a range of conditions such as trauma, sepsis, respiratory issues, mental health crises, and more.
Patient Care Overview
Types of patients: Trauma, Gunshot Wounds (GSW), COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health issues, geriatric falls, and adult psychiatric emergencies.
High-acuity medical services provided, with a significant geriatric population.
Pediatric cases are referred to a nearby facility as needed.
Patient Ratios
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 during the day, with the ability to flex to 5 based on acuity and staffing needs.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of emergency department experience required.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB.
Skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV administration, and general ED knowledge required.
Experience in procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medication management preferred.
Recent experience with EPIC electronic health record system required.
Support and Resources
Emergency Room Technicians available for glucose checks and other assistance.
Access to a Charge Nurse, who rarely takes patient assignments.
Resource/Float Nurses and Respiratory Therapists available 24/7.
ED Educator and Security Services present at all times.
Social Work Services and Pharmacy support available around the clock.
Charting System and Equipment
Utilization of Epic for electronic charting.
Access to Alaris and Pyxis systems for medication management.
Central and bedside telemetry monitoring is available, though not handled by a dedicated telemetry technician.
Orientation and Training
New Employee Orientation includes badge issuance and EPIC training as necessary.
The second day consists of a 12-hour shift with a preceptor in the assigned area.
Traveler telemetry competency is required prior to the start of the position.
Scheduling Information
Shifts include Days/Mids: 0700, 1100; Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900. Scheduling accommodates individual needs and is provided three weeks in advance, ensuring around 10 days' notice before the schedule begins.
Holidays
Holidays include a requirement to work 2 out of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day).
Cultural Environment
The facility promotes a traveler-friendly environment and fosters a fast-paced, team-oriented culture. Many travelers choose to extend their assignments for an enhanced experience.
Dress Code and Miscellaneous Requirements
Scrub colors must adhere to professional standards; any color is acceptable.
Piercings should be modest, with only studs permitted; tattoos must not be offensive.
Free parking is provided in designated areas for all staff.

Client Details
Address
401 15th Ave SE

City
Puyallup

State
WA

Zip Code
98372