Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a busy Emergency Department in Washington. WA or compact license is required, with at least 2 years of ED RN experience and current certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS/TNCC).

Driver's license is also required at the time of consideration. The role involves 12-hour night shifts in a Level 4-like ED, with telemetry, EPIC EMR usage, and a fast-paced, 21-bed department.

Qualifications

• WA license as RN required and must be current.
• Minimum 2 years ED RN experience in a high-volume setting.
• Active BLS/ACLS/NIHSS/PALS/TNCC certifications required; NRP preferred.
• Driver's license required at time of consideration; no pending certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct emergency care in a 21-bed ED with trauma bays.
• Triage, monitor telemetry, and manage critical drips and codes.
• Read cardiac rhythms and assist in CT/X-ray–adjacent department tasks.
• Support ER staff with patient care; float as needed and work night shifts.
• Document in EPIC EMR; participate in post-acute transfers and patient handoffs.

Skills

Active WA license

ED staff RN experience

Driver's license

CPR/BLS/ACLS/NIHSS/PALS/TNCC certs

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a WA or compact license and prior ED staff RN experience.

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS (or ENPC), and TNCC certifications required; NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• ED staff RN experience required, including critical drip management
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• Active certifications must be current; pending certifications not accepted

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department with 21 beds/trauma bays and a 4-bed fast track area
• Separate triage area staffed by travelers after an initial orientation period
• ER holds are intermixed within the department; inpatient staff float in to help manage admitted patients when needed
• Average of 109 patients per day with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Trauma Level 4 facility treating a mix of patient ages, including 30% over 60 years old, with STEMI and Code Neuro transfers out
• Telemetry monitoring is used in the ED with no dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to read cardiac rhythms
• RT manages CPAP/BiPAP and ABGs, while ED staff and RT perform breathing treatments; ER techs and RNs perform ECGs
• CT/X-ray located adjacent to the ED; staff sometimes transport patients
• Nurse-performed blood draws expected, with lab support available for some draws
• 12-hour night shifts with every-other-weekend requirement
• First to float designation applies
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7 and house supervisor coverage 12p-8a Monday-Friday and 24 hours on weekends
• Uses EPIC EMR
• No call or standby requirement
• Provide direct emergency care across a wide range of patient acuities and diagnoses
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required
• No separate psych/seclusion rooms; in-house security available
• Sitters, CNAs, and ER techs support patient care, with RNs sometimes used as sitters
• Physicians (no mid-levels) staff the department
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-769034

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