Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,278 to $2,510 per week in Tacoma, WA

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Pay Information

$2,278 to $2,510 per week

About The Position

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)

StartDate : 11 / 3 / 2025

Available Shifts : 12 D / E / N

Pay Rate : $2277.59 - $2510.00

day shift 0700-1930, and mids / night shifts 1500-0330 / 1900-0730.

Address 5900 State Hwy 303 NE Bremerton, WA

About Facilities :

Bonney Lake Off-Campus ED – Average census 73 pts / day

ED Beds : 10

ED hall spaces : 7-10

Location : Bonney Lakes

Federal Way Off-Campus ED – Average census 95 pts / day

ED Beds : 10

ED hall spaces : 7-10

Location : Federal Way

Parkland Off-Campus ED – Average census is approx. 110 pts / day

ED Beds : 10

ED hall spaces : 7-10

Location : Tacoma

South-Hill Off-Campus ED – Busy ED - Average census 93 pts / day

ED Beds : 10

ED hall spaces : 7-10

Location : Puyallup

Lacey Off Campus ED – projected to be busy (ambulance traffic)

ED Beds : 10, potential go up to 17. (similar to parkland layout)

Location : 4312 Pacific Ave South East Lacey, WA 98503

Will have an Midshfit (12p-12a) RT at this location only. RN take over respiratory care when RT is out.

135,000 combined patients seen last year

Bremerton Off Campus ED – budgeted for 60 patients per day

ED Beds : 10-12

ED hall spaces : 7-10

Location : 5900 State Highway 303 NW Bremerton, WA

Travelers who start 5 / 19 / 2025 – 6 / 9 / 2025 will spend the weeks prior to opening helping set up the department supplies and developing workflows.

Recommendation to find house between Seattle and Tacoma, Puyallup, Kent, Renton– Avoid Seattle proper or north of Renton as traffic can be extremely difficult to navigate on I-5

MultiCare is only accepting medical and religious exemption requests at this time.

General Information

Beds : 10, total 20 treatment spaces

• Experience : 2 full years of true ER experience (any trauma level);

First-time traveler : Yes

Will be assigned a primary OCED, but the expectation when needed is to float to other OCED sites as needed and primary site may change depending on needs.

Minimum night staffing varies per location

usually 4 RN & 1 LPN, but can be 2 RN & 1 LPN

Patient Types :

Neonates – Geriatrics, 25% Peds, Walk-in traumas, all types of patients ranging from cardiac, neuro, GI, respiratory, psych, frequent drop off GSWs

Will have to provide care to intubated patients will provide training for ventilator and bipap as there are no RT’s onsite, RN’s manage vent / bipap

Covid & PPE : N95s

PAPRs

Goggles

Patient Ratios : 1 : 4

Fast track 1 : 6 team nurse (LVP, NP)

Required Certifications :

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC

Skills required

Strong ED experience, strong customer service, ventilator class (BiPAP) will provide during on boarding, knowledge of medication administration (mix own meds), chest tubes, central lines, strong IV skills

Will be required to do charge (facility will train if needed)

Support on the Unit :

LPN Ratio : (LPNS : 2 1 will assist in rooms, and fast tracks) can take low acuity assignments as well as assist with procedures and medication administration (within their scope)

Charge nurse : does take partial pt assignment is free in the afternoon to float and give breaks

EST / Phlebotomy : Assist draw blood, but majority is RN draw or LPN

No RT- RN’s will manage Vents

No Pharm- will mix your own meds under the supervision of pharmacy via video conference

Charting System / Equipment :

EPIC

Alaris

Pyxis

Floating :

Mid shift floating (will pay for travel time)

Will call traveler if you have to float before shift starts

Orientation :

1 hospital orientation

1 full day with OCED unit educator

8h respiratory class

1 full day on the unit

Traveler Telemetry Competency Required

Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.

Scheduling :

Weekend rotation : try to rotate every other, but not guaranteed. Negotiable

Shifts : 12 hrs-Hire for a range, not a specific start time

Days : Start times can vary from 0700 -1100

Mids / Eves : Start times vary from 11a-1500p (11a,12p,13p)

NOC : Start time is 1500 & 1900

6-week schedules

Block scheduling not guaranteed (will be assigned an existing open FTE position)

Can we approve time off : 5 days ok to approve; more than 5 days request to manager

Holiday Expectations : Negotiable

Other notes or things you want us to check / verify?

Scrub Color : any color

Parking : Free

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, ER

Licenses : RN(Compact Accepted)

SSN Required

DOB Required

References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months

1. 1 reference in last 12 mos

2. skills checklist in last 12 mos

3. RN license (WA only ok for pending license)

4. Travel experience may be required review order notes

5. NC only perm address must be over 75 miles

6. any certifications per order notes

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!

About the Company

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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Job Requirements

Registered Nurse, ER

Licenses : RN(Compact Accepted)

SSN Required

DOB Required

References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months

1. 1 reference in last 12 mos

2. skills checklist in last 12 mos

3. RN license (WA only ok for pending license)

4. Travel experience may be required review order notes

5. NC only perm address must be over 75 miles

6. any certifications per order notes

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!

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.