Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER/Trauma - in Tacoma, WA
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Nursing
Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Tacoma, WA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,949 to $2,069 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 7/13/2026
About the PositionTravel Nurse Source is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in TACOMA, Washington, 98405!
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
Start Date:
7/13/2026 Available
Shifts:
12 N Pay Rate: $1949.00 - $2069.00
CLINICAL INTERVIEWING ~ Level II Trauma Center Level IV NICU Beds: 60 (21 Inpatient Holding; 2 Psych Rooms, 14 Hall Spaces) Avg 140-150 patients per day.
Experience:
1 yr strong ED experience First-time traveler:
No Patient Types:
Patient types from peds to geriatrics Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, Adult Psych, chest pain High acuity receiving facility Patient Ratios: 1:4 Can flex 1:5 if low acuity patient Required
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB, Traveler Competency Exam
Skills Required:
General ED experience:
Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications Support on the Unit: ER tech– glucose checks, assisting with splinting Charge nurse: rarely takes an assignment Resource/Float Nurse (pending staffing) RT
-24/7 ED Educator Security for safety 24/7 House Supervisor 24/7 Pharmacy 24/7: assists in codes Charting System/Equipment: EMR:
Epic IV Pumps:
Alaris Medication dispensing system:
Pyxis Central and bedside Telemetry monitoring at the nursing station; no tele tech Floating:
None Orientation: 1st day: NEO (badge, EPIC training if needed), meet with educator 3-4, 12-hr shift with a preceptor (on assigned shift) Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. Simpli Fi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Scheduling:
If day/mid or night/mid– may switch during the contract, but would be the same shift for 6-week block Cannot guarantee block scheduling, but try to or make it staff friendly Weekend rotation – Every other Can we approve time off:
Up to 5 days No on-call Holiday Expectations: 3 of 5 major (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, New Years Day) Other notes:
Scrub Color:
Any scrub colors, as long it is professional Piercings – modest/studs only, Tattoos- not offensive Parking:
Free parking in designated areas Culture:
Traveler friendly- many travelers extend. Fast-paced, team-oriented
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
skills checklist within 12 mos
1 n 12 mos for job within 5 yrs
previous travel
start date in the order
Skills Required:
General ED experience:
Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications
Facility Location
Just 30 miles south of Seattle, in the shadow of Mount Rainier, pristine Tacoma offers a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle and an abundance of natural wonders in its backyard. The city’s waterfront parks are ideal for walking, in-line skating and biking, while nearby Mount Rainier National Park offers the chance to go hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and wildlife viewing.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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About AMN Healthcare
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