Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room Tacoma, WA. This position provides nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department serving pediatric through geriatric patients. The role supports trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, medical, and behavioral health cases in a Level II Trauma Center with a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit.

Job Details Assignment: 11/30/202602/27/2027 in Tacoma, Washington.

Schedule: Night shifts may be scheduled from 3:00 PM3:00 AM or 7:00 PM7:00 AM; 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with no on-call requirement. Holiday coverage includes three of five major holidays.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of strong emergency department experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) certification; traveler competency examination and telemetry competency examination completed and passed before the assignment begins; cardiac rhythm interpretation, intravenous skills, medication administration, intravenous drip knowledge, procedural sedation, and blood administration experience; Epic experience required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments are generally 1:4 and may flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients. Patient populations and conditions include trauma, gunshot wounds, sepsis, COVID-19, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, mental health emergencies, respiratory conditions, adult psychiatric care, and chest pain.

Responsibilities include emergency assessment and treatment, cardiac medication administration, blood administration, procedural sedation, and care for high-acuity patients. Unit support includes emergency department technicians, respiratory therapy, resource nursing, security, pharmacy, and house supervision. Orientation includes electronic medical record training as needed, educator support, and three to four 12-hour shifts with a preceptor.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1334466. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus