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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, 98496, USA
Listing for: American-Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience, TNCC/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certification, and a WA or compact RN license.

Requirements
  • Active WA state or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Required certifications: TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
  • NRP certification required for staff but not for travelers
  • Active certifications required at time of consideration, pending certifications not accepted
  • BSN not required
  • Must be able to perform lab draws and IV insertion
  • Driver's license copy required for consideration
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Acute care Emergency Department setting with a fast track area
  • 27 beds/trauma bays including fast track, no psych/seclusion rooms
  • Patient volume of 84-118 patients per day across all ages and varied diagnoses
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
  • Night shift schedule, 6:00pm-6:30am
  • Every other weekend required
  • Holiday coverage required unless time off is requested in advance
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • ED Techs support the unit; no nurse aides or paramedics
  • 1:1 security/patient sitters available as needed
  • RNs perform lab draws with lab as backup; ED functions as its own IV Team
  • Respiratory Therapy covers ventilator management
  • RT and pharmacy coverage available 24/7
  • ED MDs only, no mid-levels noted
  • Charge nurse role available for experienced RNs
  • Floor-specific orientation provided
  • Primary assignment to one facility with potential float requirement across two additional facilities in the region if needed
  • Any scrub color permitted
  • Provide emergency nursing care across all ages and a wide range of diagnoses and acuity levels
  • Participate in a collaborative ED team structure with charge nurse support for experienced staff
  • Floating may be required within the regional facility network, with additional compensation offered for shifts worked outside the primary facility
  • First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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 Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-780409

Open Positions: 1

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