Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance (Day 1)

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC seeks an experienced RN for an Emergency Department travel assignment in Washington. The role requires 2+ years of ED experience and prior travel assignment history.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume ED of 33 beds with trauma bays, night shifts, and potential float coverage across regional hospitals. WA license and active certifications are required.

Qualifications

Active WA or Compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC all active
Prior completion of at least one travel assignment required
Experience with ventilator patients and lab draws required
Two professional references required with dates and eligibility
Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Responsibilities

Acute care ED setting with 33 beds, 2 trauma bays, 5 psych/seclusion rooms
Fast-track area available
Handles 125-140 patients per day with diagnoses like stroke, STEMI, trauma, ACS
Night 12-hour shifts 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
Every-other weekend and occasional holidays
Primary assignment with potential float to other hospitals in the region
Uses Epic EMR and has 24/7 support on unit
Nurse aides/paramedics assist as ED techs
Pharmacy coverage available 20 hours daily

Skills

RN license

2 years RN experience

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Requirements

Active WA or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC, all active and not pending
Prior completion of at least one travel assignment required
Experience with ventilator patients and lab draws required
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

Acute care setting in a high-volume Emergency Department with 33 beds including 2 trauma bays and 5 psych/seclusion rooms
Fast-track area available
Handles 125-140 patients per day with common diagnoses including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and ACS
Patient ratios of 3-4:1
Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Every-other weekend requirement with occasional holiday coverage
Primary assignment location with potential float requirements throughout the region's other hospitals
Uses Epic EMR
24/7 charge nurse, security, IV team, and respiratory therapy support on the unit
ED Technicians assist as nurse aides/paramedics
Both ED physicians and mid-level providers on staff
Pharmacy coverage available 20 hours per day
One-day floor-specific orientation provided
Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute conditions including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and ACS
Navy blue scrub top and bottom required
Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
First-time travelers are not eligible for this position; prior travel assignment experience is required