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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room Tacoma, WA. This position provides care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency setting serving patients from pediatric through geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include caring for patients with trauma, sepsis, cardiac conditions, stroke, respiratory concerns, mental health needs, and other emergent conditions.

Job Details Required Qualifications: One 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), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB), and Traveler Competency Exam certifications; required location: Tacoma, Washington.

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekend rotation every other weekend with no on-call requirement.

Additional Information: Provides care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a high-acuity emergency setting, including trauma, gunshot wounds, sepsis, cardiac emergencies, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, mental health conditions, respiratory issues, and chest pain. Typical patient ratios are 1:4, with flexibility to 1:5 for lower-acuity assignments. Required clinical skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, intravenous skills, emergency department medication and drip administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medication management. Electronic medical record experience with Epic is required. Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed before the start of the assignment.

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 1338317. 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