ER | RN

GHR Healthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Job summary

GHR Healthcare seeks a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Puyallup, WA. You will work in a 46-bed ED within a Level III Trauma Center, handling high-acuity cases with pediatric through geriatric patients.

Expect 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts (mids/nights), with rotating weekends. Epic experience required, telemetry competency, and strong cardiac skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Washington State or eligible to practice.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB certifications.
• Recent Epic experience and telemetry competency exam before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume, high-acuity ED nursing care.
• Assess pediatric to geriatric patients and triage effectively.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and cardiac drips.
• Document accurately in Epic and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

IV therapy

Medication administration

Emergency assessment

Education

Washington RN license

Tools

Epic

Job description

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Puyallup, WA

Join a fast-paced Level III Trauma Center as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Puyallup, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers competitive weekly pay, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a high-acuity emergency department.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour mids or nights, with start times typically around 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Rotating weekends based on department needs
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Patient Volume: Approximately 200 emergency visits per day
• Department: 46-bed Emergency Department within a Level III Trauma Center
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4–5, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing
• Charting: Epic; recent Epic experience required
• Orientation: Department orientation followed by a 12-hour precepted shift

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible to practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Recent Epic experience
• Successful completion of a required telemetry competency examination before the start date
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency assessment skills
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications, and emergency department workflows
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory, behavioral health, and geriatric presentations
• Travel nursing experience is welcome; first-time travelers may be considered

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care in a high-volume, high-acuity environment.
• Assess and prioritize patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Care for patients with trauma, gunshot wounds, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health concerns, respiratory conditions, falls, and other complex medical needs.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy, administer medications and cardiac drips, and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with procedural sedation, blood administration, thrombolytic medication administration, and emergency interventions.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, emergency medical technicians, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in patient and family education, care coordination, discharge planning, and transfers when indicated.
• Maintain a professional, adaptable approach while supporting changing patient volumes and acuity levels.

Puyallup offers the appeal of a welcoming community in the scenic South Puget Sound region. Located near Tacoma and within easy reach of the Cascade foothills, the area provides access to parks, outdoor recreation, local dining, and convenient regional amenities. It’s an inviting destination for travel nurses who enjoy a balance of community charm, natural beauty, and access to larger metropolitan areas.

to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team in Puyallup, Washington, and advance your nursing career through a rewarding Level III Trauma Center contract.

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.